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 - £60 and takes 6h 24m.

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 55m and costs £80 - £150.

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 Barn Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Piccadilly Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.

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 Piccadilly and Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.

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 55m and costs £80 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 55m 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 TransPennine Express, 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 55m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 6h 24m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £160 and takes 5h 35m.

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 TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly 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.

How do I get a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Oldham?

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Where can I stay near Oldham?

There are 3893+ hotels available in Oldham.

Edinburgh to Oldham - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Edinburgh to Oldham

Rome2Rio compared 7 ways to get from Edinburgh to Oldham. The best route is Train, a distance of 276.928 km.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
3h 55m
£83–145
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 / ...
6h 24m
£35–60
Drive 205 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Oldhamcar 205 mi
4h 11m
£51–74
Fly to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
5h 35m
£56–152
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leedstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Rochdaletrain Leeds - Manchester Victoria / ...
4h 44m
£142–205
Fly to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Victoriatrain
6h 2m
£70–214
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 4m
£76–176

Edinburgh to Oldham by train and tram

52Weekly Services

3h 55mAverage Duration

£83Cheapest Price

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Distance: 228.9 mi
Duration: 3h 55m

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 £80–140 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Barn Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Piccadilly Gardens in around 6h 24m.

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