The average train between Norwich and Oldham takes 6h 5m and the fastest train takes 5h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Norwich 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 3 times a day between Norwich and Oldham. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Norwich is at 8:13 PM which arrives into Oldham at 9:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 6h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Norwich to Oldham. However, there are services departing from Norwich station and arriving at Oldham station via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
Norwich to Oldham train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Norwich station.
Norwich to Oldham train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Rochdale station.
The distance between Norwich and Oldham is 249.7 km. The road distance is 384 km.
You can take a train from Norwich to Oldham Central via Peterborough, Leeds, Rochdale, and Rochdale Railway Station in around 5h 25m.