Edinburgh to Oldham Trains

Edinburgh to Oldham trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Oldham takes 4h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh 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.

4h 28m

Duration

229 mi

Distance

£79

Average price

Every 2 hours

Frequency

Edinburgh to Oldham train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Edinburgh and Oldham. The earliest departure is at 1:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:14 PM which arrives into Oldham at 6:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 4h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:14 PM → 6:03 AM
Arrives next day
9h 49m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

1:01 AM → 6:48 AM
5h 47m • 2 changes
6:12 AM → 10:18 AM
4h 6m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 10:48 AM
3h 56m • 2 changes
8:12 AM → 12:18 PM
4h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

1:24 AM → 6:48 AM
5h 24m • 2 changes
6:12 AM → 10:18 AM
4h 6m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 10:48 AM
3h 56m • 2 changes
8:12 AM → 12:18 PM
4h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

1:24 AM → 6:48 AM
5h 24m • 2 changes
6:12 AM → 10:18 AM
4h 6m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 10:48 AM
3h 56m • 2 changes
8:12 AM → 12:18 PM
4h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

1:24 AM → 6:48 AM
5h 24m • 2 changes
6:12 AM → 10:18 AM
4h 6m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 10:48 AM
3h 56m • 2 changes
8:12 AM → 12:18 PM
4h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

1:24 AM → 6:48 AM
5h 24m • 2 changes
6:12 AM → 10:18 AM
4h 6m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 10:48 AM
3h 56m • 2 changes
8:12 AM → 12:18 PM
4h 6m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh, Scotland and Oldham, England?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadilly every 4 hours. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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