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 £20 - £70 and takes 8h 22m.

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 Park Hotel 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 22m.

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 14m and costs £35 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m 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, bus or fly from Barry to Oldham?

The best way to get from Barry to Oldham is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs £35 - £120. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £50 - £190 and takes 6h 1m, you could also bus, which costs £20 - £70 and takes 8h 22m.

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 3748+ hotels available in Oldham.

Barry to Oldham - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Barry to Oldham 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 Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 14m
£40–117
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 22m
£21–66
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk076 / ...
7h 42m
£28–112
Drive 198.2 mi
1. Drive from Barry to Oldhamcar 198.2 mi
3h 48m
£48–69
Fly
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane CWL - MAN
6h 1m
£52–189

Barry to Oldham by train, foot, and bus

109Weekly Services

5h 14mAverage Duration

£40Cheapest Price

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Distance: 184 mi
Duration: 5h 14m

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 £35–110 and the journey takes 3h 18m. Alternatively, Ryanair, Aer Lingus, and KLM fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Manchester Airport (MAN) 3 times a day.

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