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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Oldham and Falkirk?

No, there is no direct bus from Oldham to Falkirk station. However, there are services departing from John Street and arriving at Grahamston Station via Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

Is there a direct train between Oldham and Falkirk?

No, there is no direct train from Oldham to Falkirk. However, there are services departing from Oldham King Street and arriving at Falkirk Grahamston via Deansgate, Preston and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.

How far is it from Oldham to Falkirk?

The distance between Oldham and Falkirk is 253 miles. The road distance is 214.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oldham to Falkirk without a car is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs £45 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Oldham to Falkirk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oldham to Falkirk bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Oldham to Falkirk train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Oldham to Falkirk?

The best way to get from Oldham to Falkirk is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs £45 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £160 and takes 5h 54m.

Where does the Oldham to Falkirk bus arrive?

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

Where does the Oldham to Falkirk train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oldham to Falkirk?

Yes, the driving distance between Oldham to Falkirk is 215 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Oldham to Falkirk.

Where can I stay near Falkirk?

There are 832+ hotels available in Falkirk.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Oldham to Falkirk 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 Manchester Piccadilly to HaymarketManchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
5h 44m
£49–235
Train via Preston
cheapest
1. Take the train from Deansgate to PrestonManchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to HaymarketLondon Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 48m
£37–204
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus StationUk030 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Grahamston StationX37
8h
Drive 213.4 mi
1. Drive from Oldham to Falkirk213.4 mi
4h 10m
£54–77
Fly Manchester Airport to Glasgow Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)MAN - GLA
5h 54m
£72–157
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Rochdale to Leeds
2. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Falkirk Grahamston
6h 31m
£53–115
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)MAN - EDI
5h 58m
£80–181
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
6h 29m
£73–254
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
6h 25m
£62–245

Oldham to Falkirk by bus, foot, and train

52Weekly Services

5h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 251.3 mi
Duration: 5h 44m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Haymarket every 4 hours. Tickets cost £40–170 and the journey takes 3h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from John Street to Grahamston Station via Hanover Street, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h.

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