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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Oldham is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Oldham is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs £45 - £70.

How far is it from Cardiff to Oldham?

The distance between Cardiff and Oldham is 177 miles. The road distance is 190.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Oldham without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £45 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Cardiff to Oldham, including transfers.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Oldham?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Oldham is 191 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Cardiff to Oldham.

Where can I stay near Oldham?

There are 3703+ hotels available in Oldham.

Cardiff to Oldham - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff 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 / ...
4h 3m
£45–110
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
5h 46m
£33–118
Drive 189.8 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Oldhamcar 189.8 mi
3h 29m
£47–67
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BRS - MAN
6h 30m
£67–173

Cardiff to Oldham by train, foot, and bus

120Weekly Services

4h 3mAverage Duration

£45Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Oldham.

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Distance: 175.8 mi
Duration: 4h 3m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £45–110 and the journey takes 3h 19m.

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