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Compare bus, train, and flight for Oldham to London
Omio 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 an average ticket price of $24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 55m. 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 $24, while a flight costs an average of $397.
Distance: 163 miles (263 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$24 Average price Cheapest | $116 Average price | $397 Average price | $126 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 18m Average total duration 4h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 53m Average total duration 1h 53m Onboard + 2h 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.
Compare ways to travel from Oldham to London
Compare the available ways to get from Oldham to London, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Oldham to London:
A bus is $93 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oldham to London costing on average $116.
A bus is $374 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oldham to London costing on average $397.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 53m.
Bus takes on average 5h 18m.
Tickets start at around $24 compared to roughly $126 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $103. The journey takes 4h 48m 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.
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 Oldham to London
How to get from Oldham to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Oldham to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX5408:10 AM 5h40 Oldham, Cheapside 1:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- NX540
8:10 AM 5h40 Oldham, Cheapside 1:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- BA1377
7:25 PM 1h00 Manchester Airport 8:25 PM London Heathrow Airport $364 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- W34097+
P2405210:32 AM 3h09 Moston (MSO) 1:41 PM London Euston (EUS) $74 1 One-way 1 transfer - W34097+P24052
10:29 AM 3h12 Mills Hill (MIH) 1:41 PM London Euston (EUS) $74 1 One-way 1 transfer - W33902+P24048
9:32 AM 3h09 Moston (MSO) 12:41 PM London Euston (EUS) $85 1 One-way 1 transfer
- BA1367
12:35 PM 1h15 Manchester Airport 1:50 PM London Heathrow Airport $279 1 One-way 0 transfers - BA1365
11:55 AM 1h15 Manchester Airport 1:10 PM London Heathrow Airport $279 1 One-way 0 transfers - BA1359
8:45 AM 1h15 Manchester Airport 10:00 AM London Heathrow Airport $279 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Oldham to London:
A bus is $93 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oldham to London costing on average $116.
A bus is $374 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oldham to London costing on average $397.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 53m.
Bus takes on average 5h 18m.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oldham and London as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Mills Hill (MIH) and arrive in London Euston (EUS).
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to London by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway to go to London by train.
- Travel with British Airways, BA Cityflyer, Loganair to go to London by flight.
- 9 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express.
- 7 direct flights per day with British Airways.
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