The average train between Edinburgh and Oldham takes 4h 37m and the fastest train takes 4h 5m. The train 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Edinburgh and Oldham. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:14 PM which arrives into Oldham at 6:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 4h 37m. 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 train from Edinburgh to Oldham. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Oldham station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
Edinburgh to Oldham train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Oldham train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
The distance between Edinburgh and Oldham is 276.9 km. The road distance is 368 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadilly every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–140 and the journey takes 3h 14m.