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Compare bus and train for Birmingham to Oldham
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Oldham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 9m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, while a train costs an average of $60.
Distance: 73 miles (119 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$15 Average price Cheapest | $60 Average price | $43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 1m Average total duration 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Oldham:
A bus is $45 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Oldham costing on average $60.
Other travel options to Oldham take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 1m.
Tickets start at around $15 compared to roughly $43 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $28. The journey takes 2h 31m versus 1h 52m 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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Birmingham to Oldham
How to get from Birmingham to Oldham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Oldham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 5:40 PM2h20Birmingham8:00 PMOldham$91One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 5:40 PM2h20Birmingham8:00 PMOldham$91One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 5:40 PM2h20Birmingham8:00 PMOldham$91One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 1:10 PM2h30Birmingham3:40 PMOldham$111One-way0 transfers
- 6:40 PM2h20Birmingham9:00 PMOldham$121One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Oldham:
A bus is $45 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Oldham costing on average $60.
Other travel options to Oldham take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 1m.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Oldham as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Moston (MSO).
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway and arrive in Manchester, Shudehill Interchange.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Oldham by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast to go to Oldham by train.
- 11 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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