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

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There are 5 ways to get from Bournemouth to Oldham by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly
    5h 36m
    £115–169

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus bus Uk061
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 802
    7h 29m
    £43–76

  3. Drive  229.6 mi

    1. Drive from Bournemouth to Oldhamcar car 229.6 mi
    4h 34m
    £58–84

  4. Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    6h 6m
    £105–354

  5. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane SOU - LBA
    3. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Rochdaletrain train
    9h 16m
    £114–268

Bournemouth to Oldham by bus and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration7h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 262.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Oldham, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadilly every 2 hours. Tickets cost £110–170 and the journey takes 4h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth to Barn Street via London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, Heathrow Terminal 5, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Piccadilly Gardens in around 7h 29m.

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