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Compare bus and train for Oldham to York
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oldham to York among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 13m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €15, while a train costs an average of €37.
Distance: 50 miles (82 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€37 Average price | €15 Average price Cheapest | €17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | 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 Oldham to York:
A bus is €22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oldham to York costing on average €37.
Other travel options to York take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 30m.
Tickets start at around €15 compared to roughly €17 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €2. The journey takes 2h 0m versus 1h 17m 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 York
How to get from Oldham to York by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Oldham to York is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus1:50 PM2h05Manchester, Shudehill Interchange3:55 PMYork, Train Station€61One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus1:50 PM2h05Manchester, Shudehill Interchange3:55 PMYork, Train Station€61One-way0 transfers
Fastest
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G891855:55 AM1h42Mills Hill (MIH)7:37 AMYork station (YRK)€561One-way1 transfer
Other options
G89185 · G889545:55 AM2h06Mills Hill (MIH)8:01 AMYork station (YRK)€441One-way1 transfer
G89185 · G889545:52 AM2h09Moston (MSO)8:01 AMYork station (YRK)€441One-way1 transfer
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G159595:52 AM1h45Moston (MSO)7:37 AMYork station (YRK)€561One-way1 transfer
FlixBus11:30 PM2h00Manchester, Shudehill Interchange1:30 AMYork, Train Station€101One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Oldham to York:
A bus is €22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oldham to York costing on average €37.
Other travel options to York take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 30m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oldham and York as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Mills Hill (MIH) and arrive in York station (YRK).
- Buses mostly depart from Chadderton, Broadway and arrive in York, Station Rd.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to York by bus.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail to go to York by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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