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

The cheapest way to get from Falkirk to Oldham is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Falkirk to Oldham is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Falkirk and Oldham?

No, there is no direct bus from Falkirk to Oldham. However, there are services departing from St Andrew`s Church and arriving at Barn Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Piccadilly Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Falkirk and Oldham?

No, there is no direct train from Falkirk to Oldham. However, there are services departing from Falkirk Grahamston and arriving at Oldham King Street via Haymarket, Preston and Deansgate-Castlefield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.

How far is it from Falkirk to Oldham?

The distance between Falkirk and Oldham is 253 miles. The road distance is 214.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Falkirk to Oldham without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 5h 19m and costs £75 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Falkirk to Oldham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Falkirk to Oldham bus from?

Falkirk to Oldham bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, depart from St Andrew`s Church station.

Where do I catch the Falkirk to Oldham train from?

Falkirk to Oldham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Haymarket station.

Train, bus or fly from Falkirk to Oldham?

The best way to get from Falkirk to Oldham is to train via Edinburgh which takes 5h 19m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h 3m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £190 and takes 6h 9m.

Where does the Falkirk to Oldham bus arrive?

Falkirk to Oldham bus services, operated by Midland Bluebird, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Falkirk to Oldham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Falkirk to Oldham?

Yes, the driving distance between Falkirk to Oldham is 214 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Falkirk to Oldham.

Where can I stay near Oldham?

There are 3816+ hotels available in Oldham.

Falkirk to Oldham - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and tram

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There are 9 ways to get from Falkirk to Oldham by train, bus, car, plane, or tram

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Haymarket to Prestontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Deansgatetrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
5h 19m
£75–138
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Andrew`s Church to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X37 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
7h 3m
£34–53
Drive 212.9 mi
1. Drive from Falkirk to Oldhamcar 212.9 mi
4h 10m
£54–78
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
6h 9m
£73–183
Train
1. Take the train from Falkirk Grahamston to Prestontrain Inverness - London Euston
2. Take the train from Preston to Deansgatetrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
5h 30m
£61–89
Train #2
1. Take the train from Larbert to Prestontrain Southbound
2. Take the train from Preston to Deansgatetrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
5h 47m
£43–85
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, tram
1. Take the train from Falkirk Grahamston to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
3. Take the tram from Victoria to Oldham King Streettram
6h 51m
£67–200
Fly Edinburgh Airport 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 26m
£79–188
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train, tram
1. Take the train from Falkirk Grahamston to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
4. Take the tram from St Peter's Square to Oldham King Streettram
6h 58m
£68–165

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

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Distance: 251.1 mi
Duration: 5h 19m

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

You can take a train from Falkirk Grahamston to Oldham King Street via Haymarket, Preston, Deansgate, and Deansgate-Castlefield in around 5h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Andrew`s Church to Barn Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Piccadilly Gardens in around 7h 3m.

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