The average train between Durham and Oldham takes 2h 49m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Durham 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.
Trains run hourly between Durham and Oldham. The earliest departure is at 4:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Durham is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Oldham at 12:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 2h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Durham to Oldham. However, there are services departing from Durham station and arriving at Oldham station via Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
Durham to Oldham train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Durham station.
Durham to Oldham train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Victoria station.
The distance between Durham and Oldham is 141.9 km. The road distance is 226 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Durham to Manchester Victoria hourly. Tickets cost £45–85 and the journey takes 2h.