The average train between Holyhead and Oldham takes 3h 29m and the fastest train takes 3h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Holyhead 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 2 hours between Holyhead and Oldham. The earliest departure is at 4:27 AM at night, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 8:26 PM which arrives into Oldham at 11:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Chester and take an average of 3h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Oldham. However, there are services departing from Holyhead station and arriving at Oldham station via Chester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
Holyhead to Oldham train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Holyhead station.
Holyhead to Oldham train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Manchester Victoria station.
The distance between Holyhead and Oldham is 168.6 km. The road distance is 210 km.
You can take a train from Holyhead to Oldham King Street via Chester, Manchester Victoria, and Victoria in around 4h 26m.