What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Oldham?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Oldham is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 7h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Oldham?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Oldham is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs £80 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Oldham?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Oldham. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Oldham College via Buchanan Bus Station and Printworks. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Oldham?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Oldham. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Oldham King Street via Preston and Deansgate-Castlefield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Oldham?

The distance between Edinburgh and Oldham is 230 miles. The road distance is 206.2 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Oldham without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Oldham without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs £80 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Oldham?

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Edinburgh to Oldham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Oldham bus from?

Edinburgh to Oldham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Princes Street station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Oldham train from?

Edinburgh to Oldham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Oldham?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Oldham is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs £80 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 7h 2m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £170 and takes 5h 47m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Oldham bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Oldham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Oldham train arrive?

Edinburgh to Oldham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Oldham?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Oldham is 206 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Edinburgh to Oldham.

Where can I stay near Oldham?

There are 3876+ hotels available in Oldham.

Edinburgh to Oldham - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Edinburgh to Oldham by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
3h 58m
£80–136
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk090
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
7h 2m
£32–50
Drive 205 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Oldhamcar 205 mi
4h 11m
£50–72
Fly to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
5h 47m
£56–170
Train via Preston
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Prestontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Deansgatetrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
4h 5m
£54–141
Train, line 229 bus, line 184 bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leedstrain
2. Take the bus from City Square C to Huddersfield Bus Stationbus 229 / ...
3. Take the bus from Huddersfield Bus Station to Oldham Bus Stationbus 184
6h 16m
£120–169
Fly to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 10m
£68–188
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
5h 53m
£70–170

Edinburgh to Oldham by train, foot, and bus

52Weekly Services

3h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 228.5 mi
Duration: 3h 58m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Oldham, England?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadilly every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–140 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Oldham College via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Printworks in around 7h 2m.

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