The average bus between Watford Junction and Oldham takes 6h 47m and the fastest bus takes 5h 33m. There is a bus service every few hours from Watford Junction 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 hourly between Watford Junction and Oldham. The earliest departure is at 1:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Watford Junction is at 10:21 PM which arrives into Oldham at 6:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Black Boy PH and take an average of 6h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Watford Junction 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 Watford Junction to Oldham. However, there are services departing from Watford Junction station and arriving at Oldham station via Manchester Central Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
Watford Junction to Oldham bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.
Watford Junction to Oldham bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
The distance between Watford Junction and Oldham is 238.9 km. The road distance is 324 km.
National Express operates a bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £28–70 and the journey takes 3h 50m.