The average bus between Edinburgh and Oldham takes 8h 1m and the fastest bus takes 7h 31m. The bus service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Oldham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Edinburgh and Oldham. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Oldham at 5:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 8h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Oldham? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Oldham. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Oldham station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.
Edinburgh to Oldham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Princes Street station.
Edinburgh to Oldham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.
Book your Edinburgh to Oldham bus tickets online with FlixBus, Bee Network and Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd.
The distance between Edinburgh and Oldham is 276.9 km. The road distance is 430 km.
You can take a bus from Princes Street to Oldham College via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Printworks in around 6h 50m.