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

The cheapest way to get from Oldham to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £24 - £55 and takes 6h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oldham to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Oldham and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Oldham to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from John Street and arriving at Princes Street via Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Oldham and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Oldham to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Oldham King Street and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Deansgate and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.

How far is it from Oldham to Edinburgh?

The distance between Oldham and Edinburgh is 230 miles. The road distance is 206.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oldham to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs £26 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Oldham to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oldham to Edinburgh bus from?

Oldham to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Oldham to Edinburgh train from?

Oldham to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Deansgate station.

Train, bus or fly from Oldham to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Oldham to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs £26 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £55 and takes 6h 42m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £180 and takes 5h 32m.

Where does the Oldham to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Oldham to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Oldham to Edinburgh train arrive?

Oldham to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Oldham to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Oldham to Edinburgh is 207 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Oldham to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2451+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Oldham to Edinburgh 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 Deansgate to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 56m
£27–132
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus 900
6h 42m
£25–53
Drive 205.7 mi
1. Drive from Oldham to Edinburghcar 205.7 mi
4h 12m
£51–73
Fly from Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
5h 32m
£66–171
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Rochdale to Leedstrain Wigan Wallgate - Leeds / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 40m
£59–105
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Rochdale to Bradford Interchangetrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LBA - EDI
7h 13m
£71–188
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
6h 4m
£49–194

Oldham to Edinburgh by tram and train

110Weekly Services

4h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 228.2 mi
Duration: 4h 56m

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

You can take a vehicle from Oldham King Street to Edinburgh Waverley via Deansgate-Castlefield, Deansgate, and Preston in around 4h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from John Street to Princes Street via Hanover Street, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 42m.

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