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 £30 - £60 and takes 6h 41m.

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 11m 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 41m.

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 Victoria and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.

How far is it from Oldham to Edinburgh?

The distance between Oldham and Edinburgh is 230 miles. The road distance is 206.6 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 51m and costs £75 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m 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 TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train, bus or fly from Oldham to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Oldham to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs £75 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 6h 41m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £160 and takes 6h 11m.

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 TransPennine Express, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Oldham to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Oldham to Edinburgh is 207 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Oldham to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2884+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh
4h 51m
£79–147
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 Uk090
6h 41m
£32–59
Drive 205.4 mi
1. Drive from Oldham to Edinburghcar 205.4 mi
4h 11m
£51–74
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
6h 11m
£57–152
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 39m
£138–202
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
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 21m
£74–205
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
5h 53m
£72–177
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 54m
£73–219
Fly Manchester Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
7h 43m
£111–329

Oldham to Edinburgh by tram and train

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Distance: 228.9 mi
Duration: 4h 51m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–140 and the journey takes 3h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from John Street to Princes Street via Hanover Street, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 41m.

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