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 £22 - £60 and takes 6h 46m.

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 2m and costs £30 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Oldham?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Oldham. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Middleton Road via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.

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 2m.

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 2m and costs £30 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 2m 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 Edinburgh, Bus 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 4h 2m and costs £30 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £60 and takes 6h 46m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £170 and takes 5h 49m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Oldham bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Oldham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City 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 9m to drive from Edinburgh to Oldham.

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

Book your Edinburgh to Oldham bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Oldham?

There are 3695+ 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

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 PrestonEdinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to DeansgateBlackpool North - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
4h 2m
£31–132
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus StationUkn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Middleton Road171 / ...
6h 46m
£22–60
Drive 205 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Oldham205 mi
4h 9m
£50–73
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)EDI - MAN
5h 49m
£64–162
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to LeedsEdinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to RochdaleLeeds - Manchester Victoria / ...
4h 44m
£51–104
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)EDI - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadilly
6h 10m
£74–208
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly
6h 11m
£62–164
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)ABZ - MAN
6h 36m
£84–269

Edinburgh to Oldham by train and tram

108Weekly Services

4h 2mAverage Duration

£31Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Oldham.

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Distance: 228.2 mi
Duration: 4h 2m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Oldham King Street via Preston, Deansgate, and Deansgate-Castlefield in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Middleton Road via Leeds City Bus Station and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station in around 6h 46m.

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