There are 3 ways to get from Swansea to Oldham by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Swansea to Manchester Piccadillytrain Milford Haven - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 5m£88–144Drive 185.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Swansea to Oldhamcar 185.1 mi
4h 3m£46–66Bus
- Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
8h 7m£53–127
Swansea to Oldham by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Oldham is to drive which costs £45 - £65 and takes 4h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Swansea to Oldham is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs £45 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Oldham. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Barn Street via Birmingham Coach Station and Piccadilly Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Oldham. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
The distance between Swansea and Oldham is 223 miles. The road distance is 186.2 miles.
The best way to get from Swansea to Oldham without a car is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs £85 - £150.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Swansea to Oldham, including transfers.
Swansea to Oldham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.
Swansea to Oldham train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Swansea station.
The best way to get from Swansea to Oldham is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs £85 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £130 and takes 8h 7m.
What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Oldham, England?
Transport for Wales operates a train from Swansea to Manchester Piccadilly every 4 hours. Tickets cost £85–150 and the journey takes 4h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Barn Street via Birmingham Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Piccadilly Gardens in around 8h 7m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Swansea to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £85–150
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £30–85
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–45
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Swansea to Oldham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Swansea to Oldham train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Oldham is 186 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Swansea to Oldham.
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