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 £27 - £50 and takes 7h 35m.

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 40m 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 7h 35m.

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 Haymarket, Preston and Deansgate-Castlefield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.

How far is it from Perth to Oldham?

The distance between Perth and Oldham is 286 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 which takes 6h 31m and costs £90 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 31m 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 which takes 6h 31m and costs £90 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £50 and takes 7h 35m.

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 Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Perth to Oldham?

Yes, the driving distance between Perth to Oldham is 249 miles. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Perth to Oldham.

Where can I stay near Oldham?

There are 3903+ 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
best
1. Take the train from Perth to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Perth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
6h 31m
£91–185
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk093
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
7h 35m
£28–46
Drive 247.1 mi
1. Drive from Perth to Oldhamcar 247.1 mi
4h 40m
£61–87
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
6h 32m
£53–172
Train via Preston
1. Take the train from Perth to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Deansgatetrain
6h 41m
£93–189
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Perth to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Rochdaletrain
7h 38m
£140–245
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Perth to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
6h 48m
£116–280
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
7h 3m
£66–174
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
7h 44m
£89–217

Perth to Oldham by train, foot, and bus

52Weekly Services

6h 31mAverage Duration

£91Cheapest Price

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Distance: 284.1 mi
Duration: 6h 31m

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

You can take a train from Perth to Barn Street via Edinburgh Waverley, Manchester Piccadilly, and Piccadilly Gardens in around 6h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Oldham College via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Printworks in around 7h 35m.

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