There are 3 ways to get from Oldham to Swansea by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Swanseatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Haverfordwest / ...
5h 51m£87–152Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cpa
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 201 / ...
7h 24m£45–107Drive 185.1 mi
- Drive from Oldham to Swanseacar 185.1 mi
4h 4m£46–66
Oldham to Swansea by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oldham to Swansea is to bus which costs £40 - £110 and takes 7h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Oldham to Swansea is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs £45 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Oldham to Swansea station. However, there are services departing from John Street and arriving at Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Manchester Central Coach Station and Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Oldham to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Swansea via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
The distance between Oldham and Swansea is 222 miles. The road distance is 186.2 miles.
The best way to get from Oldham to Swansea without a car is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs £85 - £160.
It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Oldham to Swansea, including transfers.
Oldham to Swansea bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Oldham to Swansea train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Oldham to Swansea is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs £85 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 7h 24m.
What companies run services between Oldham, England and Swansea, Wales?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Swansea every 4 hours. Tickets cost £85–150 and the journey takes 4h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from John Street to Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Sophia Gardens in around 7h 24m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £85–150
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–20
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Oldham to Swansea bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Oldham to Swansea train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Swansea station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oldham to Swansea is 186 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Oldham to Swansea.
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