The average train between Oldham and Edinburgh takes 4h 41m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Oldham to Edinburgh. 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 4 hours between Oldham and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Oldham is at 11:38 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 9:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Victoria and take an average of 4h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Oldham to Edinburgh? 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 Oldham to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Oldham station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
Oldham to Edinburgh train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Oldham to Edinburgh train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
The distance between Oldham and Edinburgh is 276.9 km. The road distance is 368 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–140 and the journey takes 3h 17m.