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How to get fromReading to Oldhamby train, bus, car, plane, or tram

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There are 6 ways to get from Reading to Oldham by train, bus, car, plane, or tram

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    3h 57m
    £93–129

  2. Drive 181.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reading to Oldhamcar car 181.9 mi
    3h 38m
    £46–66

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Shudehill Interchangebus bus Ukn30 / ...
    4h 35m
    £60–87

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra1
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 210 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    7h 8m
    £66–135

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, tram

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the tram from Victoria to Oldham King Streettram tram
    4h 18m
    £87–327

  6. Train to Southampton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    4h 11m
    £98–201

Reading to Oldham by train, foot, and bus

Calendar103Weekly Services
Duration3h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£93Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 186.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 57m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Reading to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £90–130 and the journey takes 3h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Barn Street via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Piccadilly Gardens in around 7h 8m.

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