There are 4 ways to get from Oldham to Cumbria by tram, train, bus, or car
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Tram, train, line 508 bus via Preston
best- Take the tram from Oldham King Street to Deansgate-Castlefieldtram
- Take the train from Deansgate to Prestontrain
- Take the train from Preston to Penrith North Lakestrain
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Longthwaite road endbus 508
4h 9m£28–111Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
5h 32m£23–36Drive 98.1 mi
- Drive from Oldham to Cumbriacar 98.1 mi
2h 12m£25–35Tram, train, line 508 bus
- Take the tram from Oldham King Street to St Peter's Squaretram
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Pooley Bridge Innbus 508
4h 24m£26–67
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oldham to Cumbria is to drive which costs £24 - £35 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Oldham to Cumbria is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs £24 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Oldham to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from John Street and arriving at Longthwaite road end via Manchester Central Coach Station and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
The distance between Oldham and Cumbria is 119 miles. The road distance is 98.7 miles.
The best way to get from Oldham to Cumbria without a car is to tram and train and line 508 bus via Preston which takes 4h 9m and costs £27 - £120.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Oldham to Cumbria, including transfers.
Oldham to Cumbria bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Oldham to Cumbria bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rail Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oldham to Cumbria is 99 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Oldham to Cumbria.
There are 3371+ hotels available in Cumbria.
What companies run services between Oldham, England and Cumbria, England?
National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Station twice daily. Tickets cost £20–28 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
- Phone
- 0161 205 2000
- customerservices@metrolink.co.uk
- Website
- tfgm.com
Tram from Oldham King Street to Deansgate-Castlefield
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://tfgm.com/ways-to-travel/tram
Tram from Oldham King Street to St Peter's Square
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://tfgm.com/ways-to-travel/tram
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Deansgate to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £6–9
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Preston to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–90
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Anytime Single
- £27–40
- Anytime Single 1st Class
- £65–90
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Preston to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–45
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Standard
- £16–24
- 1st Class
- £30–45
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–55
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Standard
- £21–35
- 1st Class
- £40–55
Bus from Rail Station to Longthwaite road end
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
Bus from Rail Station to Pooley Bridge Inn
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £20–28
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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