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4.6Travel optionsfrom Preston to Oldham
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.
10:35 PM1h47Preston12:22 AMOldhamFind prices1 transfer
Cheapest
- 10:35 PM1h47Preston12:22 AMOldhamFind prices1 transfer
Fastest
- 10:35 PM1h47Preston12:22 AMOldhamFind prices1 transfer
Other options
- 3:20 AM1h55Preston5:15 AMOldhamFind prices2 transfers
- 3:20 AM1h55Preston5:15 AMOldhamFind prices1 transfer
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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 train with prices starting from zł30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of zł30, and a bus costs an average of zł30.
Distance: 29 miles (47 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
zł45 Average price Cheapest | zł46 Average price | zł54 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 train is zł0.55 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Preston to Oldham costing on average zł46.
Other travel options to Oldham take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 5m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Preston to Oldham:
A train is zł0.55 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Preston to Oldham costing on average zł46.
Other travel options to Oldham take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 5m.
- Around 23 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Preston, Bus Station and arrive in Chadderton, Broadway.
- Trains mostly depart from Preston station (PRE) and arrive in Mills Hill (MIH).
- Travel with National Express to go to Oldham by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail to go to Oldham by train.
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