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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Oldham takes 4h 23m 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 23m
Duration
229 mi
Distance
£79
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
4h 2m
£68–108

Edinburgh to Oldham train times

Trains run hourly 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 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedMetrolink4h 12m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedMetrolink4h 12m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedMetrolink9h 49m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperNorthern Trains LimitedMetrolink5h 47m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedMetrolink4h 6m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedMetrolink3h 56m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedMetrolink4h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperNorthern Trains LimitedMetrolink5h 24m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedMetrolink4h 6m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedMetrolink3h 56m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedMetrolink4h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperNorthern Trains LimitedMetrolink5h 24m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedMetrolink4h 6m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedMetrolink3h 56m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedMetrolink4h 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.

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Oldham.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 228.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 23m

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 14m.

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