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Compare bus for Oldham to Preston
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oldham to Preston among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $9 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 30m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, while a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 29 miles (47 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$22 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest | $15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 31m Average total duration 1h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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.
Compare ways to travel from Oldham to Preston
Compare the available ways to get from Oldham to Preston, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Oldham to Preston:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oldham to Preston costing on average $22 (€18).
Other travel options to Preston take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 31m.
Tickets start at around $22 (€18) compared to roughly $15 (€12) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$7 (-€6). The journey takes 1h 1m versus 56m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Oldham to Preston
How to get from Oldham to Preston by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Oldham to Preston is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:29 AM 1h41 Oldham 7:10 AM Preston Find prices1 transfer
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5:29 AM 1h41 Oldham 7:10 AM Preston Find prices1 transfer
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5:29 AM 1h41 Oldham 7:10 AM Preston Find prices1 transfer
Other options
11:31 PM 2h54 Oldham 2:25 AM Preston Find prices1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Oldham to Preston:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oldham to Preston costing on average $22 (€18).
Other travel options to Preston take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 31m.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oldham and Preston as scheduled services by bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Preston, Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Mills Hill (MIH) and arrive in Preston station (PRE).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Preston by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail to go to Preston by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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