There are 6 ways to get from Barnstaple to Oldham by train, bus, car, plane, or tram
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Train via Birmingham
best- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 56mDrive 258.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Barnstaple to Oldhamcar 258.8 mi
4h 34m£64–92Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk071
9h 3mTrain, fly, tram
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
- Take the tram from Deansgate-Castlefield to Oldham King Streettram
5h 17mTrain
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain Barnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Manchester Piccadillytrain Paignton - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
7h 26mTrain #2
- Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
9h 25m
Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Oldham is to drive which costs £60 - £95 and takes 4h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Oldham is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs £60 - £95.
No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Oldham. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Barn Street via Bristol Bus Station and Piccadilly Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Oldham. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Oldham King Street via Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street and St Peter's Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.
The distance between Barnstaple and Oldham is 295 miles. The road distance is 260.3 miles.
The best way to get from Barnstaple to Oldham without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 56m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Barnstaple to Oldham, including transfers.
Barnstaple to Oldham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Barnstaple to Oldham train services, operated by First Great Western, depart from Barnstaple station.
The best way to get from Barnstaple to Oldham is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 56m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 3m.
What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Oldham, England?
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Oldham King Street via Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, Manchester Piccadilly, and St Peter's Square in around 6h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Barn Street via Bristol Bus Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Piccadilly Gardens in around 9h 3m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Exeter to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £65–170
- Website
- firstgreatwestern.co.uk
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- firstgreatwestern.co.uk
Train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- firstgreatwestern.co.uk
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Exeter St Davids to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Website
- arrivatrainswales.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- arrivatrainswales.co.uk
Train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- arrivatrainswales.co.uk
- Website
- traveline.info
Tram from Deansgate-Castlefield to Oldham King Street
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- traveline.info
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- traveline.info
- Website
- global.flixbus.com
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- global.flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Barnstaple to Oldham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Barnstaple to Oldham train services, operated by First Great Western, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Oldham is 260 miles. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Barnstaple to Oldham.
There are 2206+ hotels available in Oldham.