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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Oldham is to drive which costs £9 - £14 and takes 42 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Oldham is to drive which takes 42 min and costs £9 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Oldham?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Oldham. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Oldham College via Printworks. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Oldham?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Oldham. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Oldham King Street via Deansgate-Castlefield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.

How far is it from Preston to Oldham?

The distance between Preston and Oldham is 38 miles. The road distance is 37.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Oldham without a car is to train and tram which takes 1h 24m and costs £9 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 1h 24m to get from Preston to Oldham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Oldham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Preston to Oldham train from?

Preston to Oldham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.

Where does the Preston to Oldham bus arrive?

Preston to Oldham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Preston to Oldham train arrive?

Preston to Oldham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Deansgate station.

Can I drive from Preston to Oldham?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Oldham is 38 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Preston to Oldham.

Where can I stay near Oldham?

There are 3727+ hotels available in Oldham.

Preston to Oldham - 5 ways to travel via train, tram, bus, line 59 bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Preston to Oldham by train, tram, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, tram
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Deansgatetrain Blackpool North - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the tram from Deansgate-Castlefield to Oldham King Streettram Pink Line
1h 24m
£10–31
Bus, line 59 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Printworks to Oldham Collegebus 59
2h 10m
Drive 37.4 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Oldhamcar 37.4 mi
42 min
£10–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Preston to Oldhamtaxi 37.4 mi
42 min
£85–110
Bus, line 36 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bolton Interchangebus 125
2. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Piccadilly Gardensbus 36 / ...
3h 51m

Preston to Oldham by train and tram

336Weekly Services

1h 24mAverage Duration

£10Cheapest Price

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Distance: 38 mi
Duration: 1h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Oldham College via Shudehill Interchange and Printworks in around 2h 10m.

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