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

The cheapest way to get from Oldham to Swanage is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oldham to Swanage is to drive which takes 4h 55m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Oldham and Swanage?

No, there is no direct bus from Oldham to Swanage station. However, there are services departing from John Street and arriving at Bus Station via Manchester Central Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 41m.

How far is it from Oldham to Swanage?

The distance between Oldham and Swanage is 327 miles. The road distance is 241.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oldham to Swanage without a car is to train via London which takes 7h 10m and costs £120 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Oldham to Swanage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oldham to Swanage bus from?

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

Train or bus from Oldham to Swanage?

The best way to get from Oldham to Swanage is to train via London which takes 7h 10m and costs £120 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £85 and takes 10h 41m.

Where does the Oldham to Swanage bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oldham to Swanage?

Yes, the driving distance between Oldham to Swanage is 242 miles. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Oldham to Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 1957+ hotels available in Swanage.

Oldham to Swanage - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, tram, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Oldham to Swanage by train, bus, car, tram, 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 via London
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Warehamtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth
7h 10m
£122–319
Drive 240.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Oldham to Swanagecar 240.4 mi
4h 55m
£59–86
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 210 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
10h 41m
£62–85
Tram, fly to Southampton Airport, train, line 40 bus
1. Take the tram from Oldham King Street to Deansgate-Castlefieldtram
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Warehamtrain
4. Take the bus from Wareham Station to Bus Stationbus
6h
£94–202
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth
7h 56m
£112–328
Tram, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train, line 40 bus
1. Take the tram from Oldham King Street to Deansgate-Castlefieldtram
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Woking to Warehamtrain
4. Take the bus from Wareham Station to Bus Stationbus
7h 49m
£99–302

Oldham to Swanage by bus, foot, and train

118Weekly Services

7h 56mAverage Duration

£112Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Oldham to Swanage.

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Distance: 324.8 mi
Duration: 7h 10m

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

You can take a vehicle from Oldham King Street to Bus Station via St Peter's Square, Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Wareham, and Wareham Station in around 7h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from John Street to Bus Station via Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester Central Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Bournemouth Station in around 10h 41m.

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