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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 prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a bus costs an average of $9.
Distance: 73 miles (119 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$10 Average price Cheapest | $43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 $31 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Oldham costing on average $42 (€34).
Other travel options to Oldham take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 24m.
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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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:01 PM3h06Birmingham10:07 PMOldham$461One-way0 transfers
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- 7:01 PM3h06Birmingham10:07 PMOldham$461One-way0 transfers
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- 7:01 PM3h06Birmingham10:07 PMOldham$461One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Oldham:
A bus is $31 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Oldham costing on average $42 (€34).
Other travel options to Oldham take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 24m.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 13 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 Megabus, FlixBus to go to Oldham by bus.
- 9 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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