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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 prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 1m. 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 $27, and a flight costs an average of $73.
Distance: 163 miles (263 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$35 Average price Cheapest | $98 Average price | $190 Average price | $102 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 59m Average total duration 5h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 58m Average total duration 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 3h 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 $63 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Oldham costing on average $98 (€81).
A bus is $155 (€127) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Oldham costing on average $190 (€156).
Other travel options to Oldham take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 28m.
Bus takes on average 5h 29m.
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 PM5h30London, Victoria Coach Station8:00 PMOldham, Cheapside$311One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- NX5402:30 PM5h30London, Victoria Coach Station8:00 PMOldham, Cheapside$311One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- BA13809:45 PM0h55London Heathrow Airport10:40 PMManchester Airport$941One-way0 transfers
Other options
- W33584+
P287876:46 AM3h16London Euston (EUS)10:02 AMAshton-under-Lyne station (AHN)$931One-way1 transfer - W33584+L89384 · P286476:46 AM3h09London Euston (EUS)9:55 AMAshton-under-Lyne station (AHN)$1221One-way2 transfers
- W33791+
A33159+P286607:33 AM3h22London Euston (EUS)10:55 AMAshton-under-Lyne station (AHN)$1221One-way2 transfers
- NX032 · NX230 · NX54012:20 PM7h40London, Hammersmith Bridge Road8:00 PMOldham, Cheapside$801One-way2 transfers
- BA13788:10 PM0h55London Heathrow Airport9:05 PMManchester Airport$941One-way0 transfers
- BA13704:15 PM1h05London Heathrow Airport5:20 PMManchester Airport$1091One-way0 transfers
- BA13608:50 AM1h00London Heathrow Airport9:50 AMManchester Airport$1761One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Oldham:
A bus is $63 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Oldham costing on average $98 (€81).
A bus is $155 (€127) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Oldham costing on average $190 (€156).
Other travel options to Oldham take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 28m.
Bus takes on average 5h 29m.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 3 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 Ashton-under-Lyne station (AHN).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Manchester, Shudehill Interchange.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Oldham by train.
- Travel with British Airways to go to Oldham by flight.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Oldham by bus.
- 7 direct flights per day with British Airways.
- 2 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
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