The average train between Inverness and Oldham takes 10h 6m and the fastest train takes 7h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Inverness 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 5 times a day between Inverness and Oldham. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Inverness is at 8:22 PM which arrives into Oldham at 8:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 10h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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14h 19m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Inverness 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 Inverness to Oldham. However, there are services departing from Inverness station and arriving at Oldham station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 6m.
Inverness to Oldham train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.
Inverness to Oldham train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Deansgate station.
The distance between Inverness and Oldham is 457.5 km. The road distance is 656 km.
You can take a train from Inverness to Oldham King Street via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Preston, Deansgate, and Deansgate-Castlefield in around 7h 58m.