The average train between Nottingham and Oldham takes 2h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Nottingham 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 hourly between Nottingham and Oldham. The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nottingham is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Oldham at 10:33 PM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Oldham. However, there are services departing from Nottingham station and arriving at Oldham station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
Nottingham to Oldham train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Nottingham station.
Nottingham to Oldham train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
The distance between Nottingham and Oldham is 91.7 km. The road distance is 145 km.
East Midlands Railways operates a train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £40–60 and the journey takes 1h 50m.