The average bus between Oldham and Edinburgh takes 8h and the fastest bus takes 7h 24m. The bus service runs several times per day from Oldham to Edinburgh. 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 Oldham and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 2:52 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Oldham is at 11:09 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 7:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Hanover Street and take an average of 8h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Oldham to Edinburgh? 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 Oldham to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Oldham station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
Oldham to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.
Oldham to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Princes Street station.
The distance between Oldham and Edinburgh is 276.9 km. The road distance is 428 km.
You can take a bus from John Street to Princes Street via Hanover Street, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 47m.