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 £30 - £80 and takes 7h.

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 6m 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 Swindon - Regent Circus and arriving at Barn Street via Royal Well Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Piccadilly Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.

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 Manchester Piccadilly via Cheltenham Spa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.

How far is it from Swindon to Oldham?

The distance between Swindon and Oldham is 178 miles. The road distance is 165.3 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 8m and costs £80 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 8m 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 FlixBus, depart from Swindon - Regent Circus 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 8m and costs £80 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 7h.

Where does the Swindon to Oldham bus arrive?

Swindon to Oldham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Station.

Where does the Swindon to Oldham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Swindon to Oldham?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Oldham is 165 miles. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Swindon to Oldham.

How do I get a train ticket from Swindon to Oldham?

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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 8m
£81–126
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Cheltenham Royal Well Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 825
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
7h
£31–75
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 Millennium Point to Shudehill Interchangebus
5h 26m
£52–88
Drive 164.3 mi
1. Drive from Swindon to Oldhamcar 164.3 mi
3h 6m
£41–59
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
4h 45m
£105–347

Swindon to Oldham by train, foot, and bus

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Distance: 177 mi
Duration: 5h 8m

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 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Barn Street via Royal Well Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Piccadilly Gardens in around 7h.

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