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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Oldham is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 4h 11m.

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 4h and costs £80 - £140.

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 6m.

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 4h and costs £80 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h to get from Edinburgh to Oldham, including transfers.

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 or fly from Edinburgh to Oldham?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Oldham is to train which takes 4h and costs £80 - £140. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £60 - £150 and takes 5h 30m.

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 3858+ hotels available in Oldham.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh to Oldham by train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
4h
£81–135
Train via Preston
cheapest
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 6m
£50–141
Drive 205 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Oldhamcar 205 mi
4h 11m
£51–73
Fly to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
5h 30m
£60–142
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 46m
£134–194
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 9m
£70–168
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
£70–154

Edinburgh to Oldham by train, foot, and bus

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Distance: 228.5 mi
Duration: 4h

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, easyJet, Ryanair, and four other airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN) every 3 hours.

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