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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Oldham is to bus which costs £28 - £45 and takes 4h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Oldham is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and Oldham?

No, there is no direct bus from Scotland station to Oldham. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Barn Street via Shudehill Interchange and Piccadilly Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Scotland and Oldham?

No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Oldham. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Oldham King Street via Preston and Deansgate-Castlefield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.

How far is it from Scotland to Oldham?

The distance between Scotland and Oldham is 230 miles. The road distance is 208.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Scotland to Oldham without a car is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs £75 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Scotland to Oldham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Oldham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Scotland to Oldham train from?

Scotland to Oldham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train or bus from Scotland to Oldham?

The best way to get from Scotland to Oldham is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs £75 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £45 and takes 4h 39m.

Where does the Scotland to Oldham bus arrive?

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

Where does the Scotland to Oldham train arrive?

Scotland to Oldham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Scotland to Oldham?

Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to Oldham is 208 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Scotland to Oldham.

Where can I stay near Oldham?

There are 3908+ hotels available in Oldham.

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There are 6 ways to get from Scotland to Oldham by train, bus, car, plane, or tram

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Deansgatetrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
4h 5m
£75–143
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
4h 39m
£29–45
Drive 207.3 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Oldhamcar 207.3 mi
3h 55m
£51–73
Fly from Aberdeen Airport, tram
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
2. Take the tram from Victoria to Oldham King Streettram
4h 3m
£81–228
Bus via Manchester Central Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
5h 48m
£45–102
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly, tram
1. Take the train from Inverness to Inverness Airporttrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
3. Take the tram from Victoria to Oldham King Streettram
4h 27m
£91–229

Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

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Distance: 228.5 mi
Duration: 4h 5m

What companies run services between Scotland and Oldham, England?

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Oldham King Street via Preston, Deansgate, and Deansgate-Castlefield in around 4h 5m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £24–45 and the journey takes 4h.

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