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How to get fromOldham to Prestonby tram, train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Oldham to Preston by tram, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Tram, train

    best
    1. Take the tram from Oldham King Street to Victoriatram tram
    2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Boltontrain train
    3. Take the train from Bolton to Prestontrain train
    1h 45m
    £14–27

  2. Line 81 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from John Street to Hanover Streetbus bus 81
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus Uk030
    2h 37m
    £5–8

  3. Drive 37.1 mi

    1. Drive from Oldham to Prestoncar car 37.1 mi
    41 min
    £10–14

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Oldham to Prestontaxi taxi 37.1 mi
    41 min
    £85–110

  5. Line 83 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from John Street to Piccadilly Gardensbus bus 83 / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain train Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
    1h 48m
    £13–25

  6. Line 8 bus, line 125 bus

    1. Take the bus from Victoria Rail Station to Bolton Interchangebus bus 8
    2. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Gardner Streetbus bus 125
    3h 28m
    £8–9

Oldham to Preston by bus, foot, and train

Calendar449Weekly Services
Duration1h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£13Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 37.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 45m

What companies run services between Oldham, England and Preston, England?

You can take a bus from John Street to Bus Station via Hanover Street and Shudehill Interchange in around 2h 37m.

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