There are 7 ways to get from Swindon to Oldham by train, bus, car, plane, or tram
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Swindon to Bristol Parkwaytrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 1m£102–152Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Fleming Way to Silverstone Race Circuitbus S3
- Take the bus from Silverstone Race Circuit to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus S5
6h 49m£37–88Train, bus
- Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
6h 13m£52–88Drive 164.4 mi
- Drive from Swindon to Oldhamcar 164.4 mi
3h 5m£41–59Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, tram
- Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
- Take the tram from Deansgate-Castlefield to Oldham King Streettram
4h 31m£100–300Train
- Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain London Paddington - Cheltenham Spa / ...
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 5m£86–127Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly
- Take the train from Swindon to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
5h 3m£111–221
Swindon to Oldham by train, foot, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Oldham is to bus which costs £35 - £90 and takes 6h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Swindon to Oldham is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Oldham. However, there are services departing from Fleming Way and arriving at Barn Street via Silverstone Race Circuit and Piccadilly Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
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 1m.
The distance between Swindon and Oldham is 209 miles. The road distance is 165.4 miles.
The best way to get from Swindon to Oldham without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 5h 1m and costs £100 - £160.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Swindon to Oldham, including transfers.
Swindon to Oldham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Fleming Way station.
Swindon to Oldham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
The best way to get from Swindon to Oldham is to train via Bristol which takes 5h 1m and costs £100 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 6h 49m.
What companies run services between Swindon, England and Oldham, England?
You can take a train from Swindon to Oldham King Street via Bristol Parkway, Manchester Piccadilly, and St Peter's Square in around 5h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fleming Way to Barn Street via Silverstone Race Circuit, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Piccadilly Gardens in around 6h 49m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–170
Flights from Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £65–130
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £65–130
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Swindon to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Swindon to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £30–65
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Swindon to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Parkway to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £85–120
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £65–90
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0161 205 2000
- customerservices@metrolink.co.uk
- Website
- tfgm.com
Tram from Deansgate-Castlefield to Oldham King Street
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://tfgm.com/ways-to-travel/tram
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Fleming Way to Silverstone Race Circuit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £10–26
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Silverstone Race Circuit to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £24–60
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Swindon to Oldham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Silverstone Race Circuit station.
Swindon to Oldham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Parkway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Oldham is 165 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Swindon to Oldham.
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