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

The cheapest way to get from Oldham to Cardiff is to bus which costs £20 - £75 and takes 7h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oldham to Cardiff is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Oldham and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Oldham to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from John Street and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Manchester Central Coach Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.

How far is it from Oldham to Cardiff?

The distance between Oldham and Cardiff is 177 miles. The road distance is 190.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oldham to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs £45 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Oldham to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oldham to Cardiff bus from?

Oldham to Cardiff bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Train or bus from Oldham to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Oldham to Cardiff is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs £45 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £75 and takes 7h 7m.

Where does the Oldham to Cardiff bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oldham to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Oldham to Cardiff is 190 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Oldham to Cardiff.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 237+ hotels available in Cardiff.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 38m
£45–110
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus 111 / ...
7h 7m
£20–74
Drive 189.3 mi
1. Drive from Oldham to Cardiffcar 189.3 mi
3h 32m
£47–67
Fly, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane MAN - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 50m
£58–165
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Stbus Uk076 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Kingsway GDbus Uk077 / ...
8h 23m

Oldham to Cardiff by bus, foot, and train

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4h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 175.7 mi
Duration: 4h 38m

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

Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £45–110 and the journey takes 3h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from John Street to Sophia Gardens via Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 7m.

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