What is the cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Oldham?

The cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Oldham is to bus via Finchley Road / O2 Centre which costs £12 - £45 and takes 6h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Oldham?

The fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Oldham is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs £35 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Waterloo Station and Oldham?

No, there is no direct bus from Waterloo Station station to Oldham. However, there are services departing from Waterloo Station/Upper Taxi Rd and arriving at Barn Street via London Victoria and Piccadilly Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.

How far is it from Waterloo Station to Oldham?

The distance between Waterloo Station and Oldham is 193 miles. The road distance is 188.8 miles.

How do I travel from Waterloo Station to Oldham without a car?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Oldham without a car is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs £35 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Waterloo Station to Oldham?

It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Waterloo Station to Oldham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Waterloo Station to Oldham bus from?

Waterloo Station to Oldham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Train, bus or fly from Waterloo Station to Oldham?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Oldham is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs £35 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £65 and takes 6h, you could also fly, which costs £190 - £450 and takes 6h 2m.

Where does the Waterloo Station to Oldham bus arrive?

Waterloo Station to Oldham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Can I drive from Waterloo Station to Oldham?

Yes, the driving distance between Waterloo Station to Oldham is 189 miles. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Waterloo Station to Oldham.

Where can I stay near Oldham?

There are 3741+ hotels available in Oldham.

Waterloo Station to Oldham - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and subway

There are 8 ways to get from Waterloo Station to Oldham by train, bus, car, subway, plane, or tram

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 London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
3h 21m
£37–183
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 540 / ...
6h
£10–61
Drive 187.7 mi
1. Drive from Waterloo Station to Oldhamcar 187.7 mi
3h 58m
£46–67
Subway to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, tram
1. Take the subway from Waterloo station to Paddington stationsubway
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the tram from Victoria to Oldham King Streettram
4h 4m
£67–231
Bus via Finchley Road / O2 Centre
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
6h 14m
£12–42
Fly London City Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LCY - MAN
6h 2m
£198–447
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4h 32m
£85–220
Fly London City Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane LCY - LBA
2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Rochdaletrain
7h 31m
£219–494

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

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1h 6mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 192.1 mi
Duration: 3h 21m

What companies run services between Waterloo Station, Greater London, England and Oldham, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £35–180 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £8–50 and the journey takes 4h 35m.

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