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Compare bus and train for Preston to Oldham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Preston to Oldham 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 train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 26m. 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 $11.
Distance: 29 miles (47 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$11 Average price | $9 Average price Cheapest | $15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 26m Average total duration Fastest 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 35m Average total duration 1h 5m 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 | 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Preston to Oldham:
A bus is $2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Preston to Oldham costing on average $11.
Other travel options to Oldham take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 35m.
Tickets start at around $11 compared to roughly $15 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $3. The journey takes 56m 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.
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How to get from Preston to Oldham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Preston to Oldham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:15 PM1h05Preston3:20 PMOldham$161One-way0 transfers
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- 2:15 PM1h05Preston3:20 PMOldham$161One-way0 transfers
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- 2:15 PM1h05Preston3:20 PMOldham$161One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Preston to Oldham:
A bus is $2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Preston to Oldham costing on average $11.
Other travel options to Oldham take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 35m.
- Around 22 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Preston and Oldham as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Preston station (PRE) and arrive in Mills Hill (MIH).
- Buses mostly depart from Preston, Bus Station and arrive in Manchester, Shudehill Interchange.
- Travel with National Express to go to Oldham by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail to go to Oldham by train.
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