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How to get fromBarnstaple to Oldhamby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Barnstaple to Oldham by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    6h 58m
    £116–199

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 105
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk071
    9h 8m
    £37–58

  3. Drive  258.8 mi

    1. Drive from Barnstaple to Oldhamcar car 258.8 mi
    4h 34m
    £65–94

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BRS - MAN
    8h 29m
    £103–242

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    9h 30m
    £118–206

  6. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 105
    2. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Shudehill Interchangebus bus Ukn30 / ...
    9h 48m
    £41–69

Barnstaple to Oldham by bus and foot

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration9h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 293 mi
  • Duration: 6h 58m

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 58m. 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 8m.

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