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How to get fromBristol to Oldhamby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    3h 52m
    £78–115

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk071
    4h 43m
    £22–31

  3. Drive  170.3 mi

    1. Drive from Bristol to Oldhamcar car 170.3 mi
    3h 6m
    £42–61

  4. Fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BRS - MAN
    6h 3m
    £57–143

  5. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    5h 42m
    £30–49

  6. Fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane BRS - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    6h 37m
    £64–170

Bristol to Oldham by train, foot, and tram

Calendar73Weekly Services
Duration3h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 179 mi
  • Duration: 3h 52m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadilly every 3 hours. Tickets cost £75–110 and the journey takes 2h 59m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 5 times a day. Tickets cost £20–30 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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