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How to get fromPlymouth to Oldhamby train, bus, car, plane, or tram

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There are 7 ways to get from Plymouth to Oldham by train, bus, car, plane, or tram

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Plymouth - Manchester Piccadilly
    5h 52m
    £133–193

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Cabot Circusbus bus Fal
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk071
    9h 21m
    £28–40

  3. Drive  283.8 mi

    1. Drive from Plymouth to Oldhamcar car 283.8 mi
    4h 57m
    £71–103

  4. Train to Exeter, fly

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EXT - MAN
    8h 38m
    £104–251

  5. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    6h 12m
    £125–199

  6. Train via Cardiff

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Cardiff Centraltrain train Plymouth - Cardiff Central
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    8h 9m
    £127–215

  7. Train, train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly, tram

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Partrain train
    2. Take the train from Par to Newquaytrain train
    3. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane NQY - MAN
    4. Take the tram from Victoria to Oldham King Streettram tram
    7h 30m
    £80–234

Plymouth to Oldham by train, foot, and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration5h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£133Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 304.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 52m

What companies run services between Plymouth, England and Oldham, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Plymouth to Manchester Piccadilly 4 times a week. Tickets cost £130–200 and the journey takes 5h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Barn Street via Cabot Circus, Bristol Bus Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Piccadilly Gardens in around 9h 21m.

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