- Must visit
The British Museum
World-famous museum with major collections spanning ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and Asia. A top choice for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$36
Average price
$81
Fastest journey
5 h 45 m
Average duration
7 h 8 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
263 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Oldham to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oldham to London will cost around $81 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $36.
Of the 3 buses that leave Oldham for London on Sat, Jun 20, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 263 km distance in an average of 7 h 8 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 45 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 7 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
NX540
NX540 · NX230 · NX035
NX540 · NX230 · NX032
NX540
NX540 · NX230 · NX035
NX540 · NX230 · NX032Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Oldham to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a flight costs an average of $97.
Distance: 163 miles (263 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$37 Average price Cheapest | $99 Average price | $250 Average price | $128 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 57m Average total duration 5h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Oldham to London:
A bus is $62 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oldham to London costing on average $99 (€81).
A bus is $213 (€175) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oldham to London costing on average $250 (€205).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 30m.
Bus takes on average 5h 27m.
Tickets start at around $37 (€30) compared to roughly $128 (€104) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $91 (€74). The journey takes 5h 27m versus 4h 11m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Megabus, National Express, FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
The table below shows live departures for Oldham to London buses for tomorrow, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX540 · NX230 · NX035 | 8:05 AM Oldham, Cheapside | 7h50 | 3:55 PM London, Earl's Court | 2 transfers | |
NX540 | 8:05 AM Oldham, Cheapside | 5h45 | 1:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX540 · NX230 · NX032 | 8:05 AM Oldham, Cheapside | 7h50 | 3:55 PM London, Earl's Court | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Oldham to London run on average 3 times per day, taking around 5h 27m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 163 miles (263 km) distance in 4h 25m.
Distance 163 miles (263 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 4h 25m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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