What is the cheapest way to get from Barry to Oldham?

The cheapest way to get from Barry to Oldham is to bus which costs £40 - £65 and takes 8h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barry to Oldham?

The fastest way to get from Barry to Oldham is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Barry and Oldham?

No, there is no direct bus from Barry to Oldham. However, there are services departing from The Priory and arriving at Barn Street via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3, Sophia Gardens, Birmingham Coach Station and Piccadilly Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.

How far is it from Barry to Oldham?

The distance between Barry and Oldham is 185 miles. The road distance is 199.3 miles.

How do I travel from Barry to Oldham without a car?

The best way to get from Barry to Oldham without a car is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs £65 - £100.

How long does it take to get from Barry to Oldham?

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Barry to Oldham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barry to Oldham bus from?

Barry to Oldham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Train or bus from Barry to Oldham?

The best way to get from Barry to Oldham is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs £65 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £65 and takes 8h 53m.

Where does the Barry to Oldham bus arrive?

Barry to Oldham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Can I drive from Barry to Oldham?

Yes, the driving distance between Barry to Oldham is 199 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Barry to Oldham.

Where can I stay near Oldham?

There are 3815+ hotels available in Oldham.

Barry to Oldham - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 330 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Barry to Oldham by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 16m
£68–100
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
8h 53m
£43–61
Drive 198.2 mi
1. Drive from Barry to Oldhamcar 198.2 mi
3h 48m
£49–70
Bus, train, line 330 bus, line 409 bus
1. Take the bus from The Priory to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1bus 304
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Stockporttrain
4. Take the bus from Stockport Interchange to Ashton-under-Lyne Interchangebus 330
5. Take the bus from Ashton-under-Lyne Interchange to Barn Streetbus 409
7h 14m

Barry to Oldham by train, foot, and bus

108Weekly Services

5h 16mAverage Duration

£68Cheapest Price

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Distance: 184 mi
Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Barry, Wales and Oldham, England?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £65–95 and the journey takes 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Priory to Barn Street via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3, Talbot Street, Sophia Gardens, Birmingham Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Piccadilly Gardens in around 8h 53m.

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