Edinburgh to Oldham Trains

Edinburgh to Oldham trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Oldham takes 4h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 55m. 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.

4h 20m
Duration: 229 mi
Distance: £79
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...

4h 3m

£67–107

Edinburgh to Oldham train times

Trains run every 4 hours 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 6:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 4h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

8:12 PM → 6:03 AM
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9h 51m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

1:24 AM → 6:48 AM
5h 24m • 2 changes
6:12 AM → 10:18 AM
4h 6m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 10:48 AM
3h 56m • 2 changes
8:12 AM → 12:18 PM
4h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

1:24 AM → 6:48 AM
5h 24m • 2 changes
6:12 AM → 10:18 AM
4h 6m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 10:48 AM
3h 56m • 2 changes
8:12 AM → 12:18 PM
4h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

1:24 AM → 6:48 AM
5h 24m • 2 changes
6:13 AM → 10:18 AM
4h 5m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 10:48 AM
3h 56m • 2 changes
8:11 AM → 12:18 PM
4h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:51 AM → 3:03 PM
4h 12m • 2 changes
12:51 PM → 5:03 PM
4h 12m • 2 changes
2:51 PM → 7:03 PM
4h 12m • 2 changes
4:51 PM → 9:03 PM
4h 12m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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.

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadilly every 4 hours. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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