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How to get fromMerthyr Tydfil to Oldhamby bus, train, car, plane, or tram

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There are 4 ways to get from Merthyr Tydfil to Oldham by bus, train, car, plane, or tram

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Trevithick Memorial to Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 2bus bus 76
    2. Take the train from Abergavenny to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    6h 4m
    £54–87

  2. Drive  167.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Oldhamcar car 167.4 mi
    3h 35m
    £42–61

  3. Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly, tram

    1. Take the train from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Barrytrain train
    3. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane CWL - MAN
    4. Take the tram from Victoria to Oldham King Streettram tram
    7h 39m
    £53–221

  4. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BRS - MAN
    8h 8m
    £77–185

Merthyr Tydfil to Oldham by bus, foot, and train

Calendar77Weekly Services
Duration6h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 170.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between Merthyr Tydfil, Wales and Oldham, England?

There is no direct connection from Merthyr Tydfil to Oldham. However, you can take the bus to Abergavenny Bus Station Stand 2, walk to Abergavenny, take the train to Manchester Piccadilly, walk to Piccadilly Gardens, then take the line 84 bus to Barn Street. Alternatively, you can drive from Merthyr Tydfil to Oldham in around 3h 35m.

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