The average train between Perth and Oldham takes 6h 3m and the fastest train takes 5h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Perth 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 4 hours between Perth and Oldham. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Perth is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Oldham at 8:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 6h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 19m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Perth 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 Perth to Oldham. However, there are services departing from Perth station and arriving at Deansgate station via Glasgow Queen Street station and Preston station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
Perth to Oldham train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Perth station.
Perth to Oldham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Deansgate station.
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The distance between Perth and Oldham is 328.3 km. The road distance is 398 km.
You can take a train from Perth to Oldham King Street via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Preston, Deansgate, and Deansgate-Castlefield in around 5h 53m.