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Compare bus, train, and flight for London to Oldham
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London to Oldham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 59m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, while a flight costs an average of $412.
Distance: 163 miles (263 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$27 Average price Cheapest | $157 Average price | $412 Average price | $101 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 16m Average total duration 4h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 59m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 51m Average total duration 1h 51m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 39m 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 London to Oldham:
A bus is $130 (€109) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Oldham costing on average $157 (€131).
A bus is $385 (€322) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Oldham costing on average $412 (€345).
Other travel options to Oldham take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 51m.
Bus takes on average 5h 16m.
Tickets start at around $27 (€23) compared to roughly $101 (€85) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $74 (€62). The journey takes 4h 46m versus 4h 39m 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 London to Oldham
How to get from London to Oldham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Oldham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX5402:30 PM6h00London, Victoria Coach Station8:30 PMOldham, Cheapside$321One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- NX5402:30 PM6h00London, Victoria Coach Station8:30 PMOldham, Cheapside$321One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- BA138010:15 PM0h55London Heathrow Airport11:10 PMManchester Airport$1841One-way0 transfers
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C246567:33 PM3h16London Euston (EUS)10:49 PMMoston (MSO)$621One-way2 transfers - W34129+C32597+C246567:33 PM3h20London Euston (EUS)10:53 PMMills Hill (MIH)$621One-way2 transfers
- W33804+P288114:53 PM3h07London Euston (EUS)8:00 PMAshton-under-Lyne station (AHN)$701One-way1 transfer
- BA13789:00 PM0h55London Heathrow Airport9:55 PMManchester Airport$2451One-way0 transfers
- BA13586:45 AM1h00London Heathrow Airport7:45 AMManchester Airport$3501One-way0 transfers
- BA136210:25 AM1h05London Heathrow Airport11:30 AMManchester Airport$3501One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Oldham:
A bus is $130 (€109) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Oldham costing on average $157 (€131).
A bus is $385 (€322) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Oldham costing on average $412 (€345).
Other travel options to Oldham take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 51m.
Bus takes on average 5h 16m.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Oldham as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from London Euston (EUS) and arrive in Moston (MSO).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Manchester, Shudehill Interchange.
- Travel with British Airways, Loganair, BA Cityflyer to go to Oldham by flight.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Oldham by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo to go to Oldham by train.
- 7 direct flights per day with British Airways.
- 10 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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