There are 4 ways to get from Oldham to Penrith by tram, train, bus, or car
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Tram, train
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
2h 51m£25–103Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
4h 13m£20–28Drive 95.3 mi
- Drive from Oldham to Penrithcar 95.3 mi
2h 3m£24–34Line 83 bus, train
- Take the bus from John Street to Piccadilly Gardensbus 83 / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
3h 13m
Oldham to Penrith by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oldham to Penrith is to bus which costs £20 - £28 and takes 4h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Oldham to Penrith is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs £23 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Oldham to Penrith station. However, there are services departing from John Street and arriving at Rail Station via Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Oldham to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Oldham King Street and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Deansgate and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
The distance between Oldham and Penrith is 110 miles. The road distance is 95.8 miles.
The best way to get from Oldham to Penrith without a car is to tram and train which takes 2h 51m and costs £24 - £110.
It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Oldham to Penrith, including transfers.
Oldham to Penrith bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Oldham to Penrith train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Oldham King Street station.
Oldham to Penrith bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rail Station.
What companies run services between Oldham, England and Penrith, England?
National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Station once 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 10 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
- 50 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
- 56 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 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–55
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Standard
- £21–35
- 1st Class
- £40–55
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £20–28
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +44 161 244 1000
- hello@beenetwork.com
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from John Street to Piccadilly Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- https://tfgm.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Oldham to Penrith train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Deansgate-Castlefield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oldham to Penrith is 96 miles. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Oldham to Penrith.
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