The average train between Carlisle and Oldham takes 2h 51m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Carlisle to Oldham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Carlisle and Oldham. The earliest departure is at 2:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 9:33 PM which arrives into Oldham at 6:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Oldham. However, there are services departing from Carlisle station and arriving at Oldham station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
Carlisle to Oldham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Carlisle station.
Carlisle to Oldham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Oldham King Street station.
The distance between Carlisle and Oldham is 159.8 km. The road distance is 205 km.
There is no direct connection from Carlisle to Oldham. However, you can take the train to Preston, take the train to Deansgate, walk to Deansgate-Castlefield, then take the vehicle to Oldham King Street.
