Carlisle to Oldham Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Carlisle and Oldham takes 2h 53m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. There is an hourly train service 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.

2h 53m
Duration: 127 mi
Distance: £43
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train, tram

best

Take the train from Carlisle to Prestontrain
Take the train from Preston to Deansgatetrain
Take the tram from Deansgate-Castlefield to Oldham King Streettram

2h 56m

£27–70

Carlisle to Oldham train times

Trains run hourly 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 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

1:34 PM → 4:18 PM
2h 44m • 2 changes
1:49 PM → 4:33 PM
2h 44m • 2 changes
2:07 PM → 4:48 PM
2h 41m • 2 changes
2:34 PM → 5:18 PM
2h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

2:54 AM → 6:48 AM
3h 54m • 2 changes
5:43 AM → 8:33 AM
2h 50m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 9:18 AM
2h 54m • 2 changes
6:47 AM → 9:33 AM
2h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

2:54 AM → 6:48 AM
3h 54m • 2 changes
5:43 AM → 8:33 AM
2h 50m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 9:18 AM
2h 54m • 2 changes
6:47 AM → 9:33 AM
2h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

2:54 AM → 6:48 AM
3h 54m • 2 changes
5:43 AM → 8:33 AM
2h 50m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 9:18 AM
2h 54m • 2 changes
6:47 AM → 9:33 AM
2h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

2:54 AM → 6:48 AM
3h 54m • 2 changes
5:43 AM → 8:33 AM
2h 50m • 2 changes
6:24 AM → 9:18 AM
2h 54m • 2 changes
6:47 AM → 9:33 AM
2h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

2:54 AM → 6:48 AM
3h 54m • 2 changes
5:45 AM → 8:33 AM
2h 48m • 2 changes
6:23 AM → 9:18 AM
2h 55m • 2 changes
6:47 AM → 9:33 AM
2h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

12:08 PM → 3:03 PM
2h 55m • 2 changes
1:06 PM → 4:03 PM
2h 57m • 2 changes
2:06 PM → 5:03 PM
2h 57m • 2 changes
4:04 PM → 7:03 PM
2h 59m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Carlisle to Oldham? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Carlisle, England and Oldham, England?

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.

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