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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Headington is to bus which costs £18 - £70 and takes 5h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Headington is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Headington?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Headington. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Headington Shops via Birmingham Coach Station and Gloucester Green Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

How far is it from Manchester to Headington?

The distance between Manchester and Headington is 157 miles. The road distance is 151.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Headington without a car is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs £21 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Manchester to Headington, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Headington bus from?

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

Train or bus from Manchester to Headington?

The best way to get from Manchester to Headington is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs £21 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £70 and takes 5h 15m.

Where does the Manchester to Headington bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manchester to Headington?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Headington is 152 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Manchester to Headington.

Where can I stay near Headington?

There are 1345+ hotels available in Headington.

Manchester to Headington - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Manchester to Headington by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxfordtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
3h 20m
£22–113
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 15m
£18–67
Drive 150.8 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Headingtoncar 150.8 mi
2h 57m
£37–53
Fly, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Headington Shopsbus
3h 38m
£60–209

Manchester to Headington by train and bus

104Weekly Services

3h 20mAverage Duration

£22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 155.7 mi
Duration: 3h 20m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oxford hourly. Tickets cost £20–110 and the journey takes 2h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Headington Shops via Birmingham Coach Station and Gloucester Green Bus Station in around 5h 15m.

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