There are 3 ways to get from Cheltenham to Oldham by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 12m£59–87Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Park & Ride to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus Cf8
4h 4m£23–36Drive 132.6 mi
- Drive from Cheltenham to Oldhamcar 132.6 mi
2h 30m£33–48
Cheltenham to Oldham by train, foot, and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Oldham is to bus which costs £23 - £40 and takes 4h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Oldham is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham to Oldham. However, there are services departing from Park & Ride and arriving at Barn Street via Piccadilly Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Oldham. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Oldham King Street via St Peter's Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
The distance between Cheltenham and Oldham is 136 miles. The road distance is 133.4 miles.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Oldham without a car is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs £55 - £90.
It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Cheltenham to Oldham, including transfers.
Cheltenham to Oldham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park & Ride station.
Cheltenham to Oldham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Oldham is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs £55 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £40 and takes 4h 4m.
What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and Oldham, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadilly every 3 hours. Tickets cost £55–85 and the journey takes 2h 19m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Park & Ride to Manchester Central Coach Station twice a week. Tickets cost £21–35 and the journey takes 3h 15m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Park & Ride to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Cheltenham to Oldham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Cheltenham to Oldham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Oldham is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Cheltenham to Oldham.
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