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There are 6 ways to get from Poole to Oldham by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly
    6h 49m
    £115–179

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to London Heathrow Airportbus bus Uk061
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk980 / ...
    9h 23m
    £37–57

  3. Bus via Slough

    1. Take the bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus bus Uk061
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 802
    7h 59m
    £43–77

  4. Drive  231.1 mi

    1. Drive from Poole to Oldhamcar car 231.1 mi
    4h 43m
    £58–83

  5. Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    7h 9m
    £104–360

  6. Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BRS - MAN
    9h 20m
    £100–239

Poole to Oldham by bus and foot

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration7h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£43Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Poole to Oldham.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 268.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 49m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadilly every 2 hours. Tickets cost £110–170 and the journey takes 4h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to Barn Street via London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, Heathrow Terminal 5, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Piccadilly Gardens in around 7h 59m.

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