What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Didcot?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Didcot is to bus and train which costs £28 - £65 and takes 5h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Didcot?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Didcot is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Didcot?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Didcot station. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Parkway Station via Birmingham Coach Station, Gloucester Green Bus Station and Police Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Didcot?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Didcot. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Didcot Parkway via Oxford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.

How far is it from Manchester to Didcot?

The distance between Manchester and Didcot is 163 miles. The road distance is 165.4 miles.

How do I travel from Manchester to Didcot without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Didcot without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs £30 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Didcot?

It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Manchester to Didcot, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Didcot bus from?

Manchester to Didcot bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Didcot train from?

Manchester to Didcot train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Didcot?

The best way to get from Manchester to Didcot is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs £30 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £75 and takes 5h 56m.

Where does the Manchester to Didcot bus arrive?

Manchester to Didcot bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Manchester to Didcot train arrive?

Manchester to Didcot train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Oxford station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Didcot?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Didcot is 165 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Manchester to Didcot.

How do I get a train ticket from Manchester to Didcot?

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Where can I stay near Didcot?

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Manchester to Didcot - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Manchester to Didcot by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxfordtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
3h 23m
£30–120
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus 423 / ...
5h 56m
£20–72
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Stbus
2. Take the train from Birmingham Moor Street to Banburytrain
3. Take the train from Banbury to Didcot Parkwaytrain
5h 14m
£29–62
Drive 164.4 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Didcotcar 164.4 mi
3h 8m
£41–59
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Didcot Parkwaytrain
3h 22m
£87–296
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
4h 2m
£85–213

Manchester to Didcot by train

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Distance: 162.4 mi
Duration: 3h 23m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Didcot, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxford hourly. Tickets cost £21–110 and the journey takes 2h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Parkway Station via Birmingham Coach Station, Gloucester Green Bus Station, Speedwell Street, and Police Station in around 5h 56m.

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