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 - £55 and takes 6h 58m.

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 6h 58m.

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 49m.

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 49m and costs £35 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 49m 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 49m and costs £35 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £55 and takes 6h 58m.

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 40m to drive from Perth to Oldham.

Where can I stay near Oldham?

There are 3747+ 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 Streettrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Deansgatetrain
5h 49m
£40–177
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 / ...
6h 58m
£21–53
Drive 247.1 mi
1. Drive from Perth to Oldhamcar 247.1 mi
4h 40m
£61–88
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 9m
Train
1. Take the train from Perth to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Deansgatetrain
6h 20m
£27–216
Train #2
1. Take the train from Perth to Prestontrain Inverness - London Euston
2. Take the train from Preston to Deansgatetrain Blackpool North - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
6h 24m
£72–112
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 14m
£96–280
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
6h 37m
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
6h 57m
£100–308

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

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4h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 290.9 mi
Duration: 5h 49m

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 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Oldham College via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Printworks in around 6h 58m.

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