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

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There are 5 ways to get from Oldham to South Wales by train, car, plane, or tram

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    6h 3m
    £64–104

  2. Drive  173.9 mi

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

  3. 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 8m
    £77–185

  4. 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

  5. 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
    7h 55m
    £58–241

Oldham to South Wales by bus, foot, and train

Calendar106Weekly Services
Duration6h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 197 mi
  • Duration: 6h 3m

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.

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