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Edinburgh to Oldham trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Oldham takes 4h 23m and the fastest train takes 3h 56m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

4h 23m
Duration
228 mi
Distance
£86
Average price
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Frequency

Train via Preston

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  1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Prestontrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
  2. Take the train from Preston to Deansgatetrain train Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
4h 5m
£56–142

Edinburgh to Oldham train times

Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and Oldham. The earliest departure is at 1:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:12 PM which arrives into Oldham at 6:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 228.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Oldham, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Oldham King Street via Preston, Deansgate, and Deansgate-Castlefield in around 4h 5m.

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