The average bus between Cardiff and Oldham takes 6h 27m and the fastest bus takes 5h 38m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Oldham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Cardiff and Oldham. The earliest departure is at 8:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 5:25 PM which arrives into Oldham at 11:03 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Coach Station and take an average of 6h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Oldham? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Oldham. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Oldham station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
Cardiff to Oldham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Oldham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
The distance between Cardiff and Oldham is 240.1 km. The road distance is 331 km.
You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Barn Street via Birmingham Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Piccadilly Gardens in around 6h 10m.