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How to get fromOldham to South Walesby train, bus, car, tram, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Oldham to South Wales by train, bus, car, tram, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    6h 4m
    £65–106

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk071
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus bus Uk940 / ...
    9h 38m
    £35–53

  3. Drive  173.9 mi

    1. Drive from Oldham to South Walescar car 173.9 mi
    3h 53m
    £43–62

  4. Tram, fly to Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Take the tram from Oldham King Street to Deansgate-Castlefieldtram tram
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane MAN - CWL
    3. Take the train from Barry to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbachtrain train
    8h 18m
    £58–251

  5. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain train Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
    6h 43m
    £81–139

  6. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane MAN - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    8h 10m
    £77–185

Oldham to South Wales by tram, foot, and train

Calendar105Weekly Services
Duration6h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 198.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between Oldham, England and South Wales?

Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central hourly. Tickets cost £55–90 and the journey takes 3h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from John Street to Glenboi Cemetery via Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Bristol Bus Station, Cardiff North Road, Greyfriars Road GF, and Pontypridd Bus Station Stand 2 in around 9h 38m.

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