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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Oldham is to bus and line 59 bus which costs £23 - £40 and takes 5h 5m.

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 Oldham College via Printworks. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.

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 Wigan Wallgate and Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

How far is it from Scotland to Oldham?

The distance between Scotland and Oldham is 231 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 3m and costs £80 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 3m 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 3m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus and line 59 bus, which costs £23 - £40 and takes 5h 5m.

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 Wigan North Western 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 3892+ hotels available in Oldham.

Scotland to Oldham - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, line 59 bus, and car

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 Wigan North Westerntrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
4h 3m
£81–142
Bus, line 59 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Printworks to Oldham Collegebus 59
5h 5m
£23–37
Drive 207.3 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Oldhamcar 207.3 mi
3h 55m
£51–74
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
3h 59m
£76–208
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
5h 48m
£42–99
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 23m
£96–219

Scotland to Oldham by train and tram

169Weekly Services

4h 3mAverage Duration

£81Cheapest Price

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Distance: 230.1 mi
Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Scotland and Oldham, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Glasgow Central to Wigan North Western hourly. Tickets cost £70–120 and the journey takes 2h 36m. TransPennine Express also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Oldham College via Shudehill Interchange and Printworks in around 5h 5m.

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