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

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Oldham is to bus which costs £20 - £45 and takes 8h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Perth to Oldham is to drive which takes 4h 38m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Perth and Oldham?

No, there is no direct bus from Perth station to Oldham. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Oldham College via Buchanan Bus Station and Printworks. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Perth and Oldham?

No, there is no direct train from Perth to Oldham. However, there are services departing from Perth and arriving at Oldham King Street via Glasgow Central, Preston and Deansgate-Castlefield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.

How far is it from Perth to Oldham?

The distance between Perth and Oldham is 293 miles. The road distance is 248.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Perth to Oldham without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 5h 51m and costs £40 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Perth to Oldham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Perth to Oldham bus from?

Perth to Oldham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Perth to Oldham train from?

Perth to Oldham train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Perth station.

Train or bus from Perth to Oldham?

The best way to get from Perth to Oldham is to train via Glasgow which takes 5h 51m and costs £40 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £45 and takes 8h 9m.

Where does the Perth to Oldham bus arrive?

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

Where does the Perth to Oldham train arrive?

Perth to Oldham train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.

Can I drive from Perth to Oldham?

Yes, the driving distance between Perth to Oldham is 249 miles. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Perth to Oldham.

Where can I stay near Oldham?

There are 3648+ hotels available in Oldham.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Perth to Oldham 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 via Glasgow
best
1. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Preston
3. Take the train from Preston to Deansgate
5h 51m
£41–156
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationUk093
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill InterchangeUk030 / ...
8h 9m
£21–43
Drive 247.1 mi
1. Drive from Perth to Oldham247.1 mi
4h 38m
£62–90
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the bus from Leonard Street to Airport
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)EDI - MAN
5h 59m
Train
1. Take the train from Perth to PrestonInverness - London Euston
2. Take the train from Preston to DeansgateBlackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
6h 25m
£74–105
Train #2
1. Take the train from Perth to Edinburgh WaverleyPerth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester PiccadillyEdinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
6h 29m
£41–195
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Perth to Aberdeen
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)ABZ - MAN
6h 17m
£101–280
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Leonard Street to Airport
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly
6h 25m
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)INV - MAN
7h 8m
£110–328

Perth to Oldham by train, foot, and tram

221Weekly Services

5h 51mAverage Duration

£41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 290.9 mi
Duration: 5h 51m

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

You can take a train from Perth to Oldham King Street via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Preston, Deansgate, and Deansgate-Castlefield in around 5h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Oldham College via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Printworks in around 8h 9m.

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