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

The cheapest way to get from Oldham to Barnstaple is to bus which costs £30 - £65 and takes 10h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oldham to Barnstaple is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Oldham and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Oldham to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from John Street and arriving at Bus Station via Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 4m.

How far is it from Oldham to Barnstaple?

The distance between Oldham and Barnstaple is 294 miles. The road distance is 260.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oldham to Barnstaple without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 38m and costs £60 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from Oldham to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oldham to Barnstaple bus from?

Oldham to Barnstaple bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Train or bus from Oldham to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Oldham to Barnstaple is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 38m and costs £60 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 10h 4m.

Where does the Oldham to Barnstaple bus arrive?

Oldham to Barnstaple bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Oldham to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Oldham to Barnstaple is 260 miles. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Oldham to Barnstaple.

Where can I stay near Barnstaple?

There are 2033+ hotels available in Barnstaple.

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

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

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
7h 38m
£60–210
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus StationUk071
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station502
10h 4m
£31–62
Drive 258.8 mi
1. Drive from Oldham to Barnstaple258.8 mi
4h 32m
£64–92
Fly, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)MAN - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
6h 10m
£92–275
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davids
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
9h 59m
£102–191

Oldham to Barnstaple by bus, foot, and train

118Weekly Services

7h 38mAverage Duration

£60Cheapest Price

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Distance: 291.9 mi
Duration: 7h 38m

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

You can take a bus from John Street to Barnstaple via Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester Piccadilly, Birmingham New Street, and Exeter St Davids in around 7h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from John Street to Bus Station via Hanover Street, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 10h 4m.

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