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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Oldham is to bus which costs £35 - £90 and takes 6h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Oldham is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Oldham?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Oldham. However, there are services departing from Fleming Way and arriving at Barn Street via Coach Park and Piccadilly Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Swindon and Oldham?

No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Oldham. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Oldham King Street via Bristol Parkway and St Peter's Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.

How far is it from Swindon to Oldham?

The distance between Swindon and Oldham is 178 miles. The road distance is 165.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Oldham without a car is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs £80 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Swindon to Oldham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Oldham bus from?

Swindon to Oldham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Fleming Way station.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Oldham train from?

Swindon to Oldham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.

Train or bus from Swindon to Oldham?

The best way to get from Swindon to Oldham is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs £80 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 6h 49m.

Where does the Swindon to Oldham bus arrive?

Swindon to Oldham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Park station.

Where does the Swindon to Oldham train arrive?

Swindon to Oldham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.

Can I drive from Swindon to Oldham?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Oldham is 165 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Swindon to Oldham.

Where can I stay near Oldham?

There are 3903+ hotels available in Oldham.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain London Paddington - Cheltenham Spa / ...
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 7m
£81–128
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Fleming Way to Coach Parkbus S3
2. Take the bus from Coach Park to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus S5
6h 49m
£37–87
Drive 164.4 mi
1. Drive from Swindon to Oldhamcar 164.4 mi
3h 5m
£40–58
Train, fly, tram
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the tram from Deansgate-Castlefield to Oldham King Streettram
4h 54m
£105–311
Train via Bristol
1. Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Parkwaytrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 49m
£97–153
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Shudehill Interchangebus
5h 58m
£51–89

Swindon to Oldham by train, foot, and bus

71Weekly Services

5h 7mAverage Duration

£81Cheapest Price

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Distance: 176.9 mi
Duration: 5h 7m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Barn Street via Cheltenham Spa, Manchester Piccadilly, and Piccadilly Gardens in around 5h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fleming Way to Barn Street via Coach Park, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Piccadilly Gardens in around 6h 49m.

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