The average train between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Oldham takes 3h 57m and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) 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 London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Oldham. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Oldham at 9:03 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 3h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



3h 58m • 3 changes



3h 43m • 3 changes



3h 43m • 3 changes



3h 45m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Oldham. However, there are services departing from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) station and arriving at Oldham station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Oldham train services, operated by Southern, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Oldham train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
The distance between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Oldham is 296.5 km. The road distance is 354 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Oldham King Street via London Victoria, Victoria station, Euston station, London Euston, Manchester Piccadilly, and St Peter's Square in around 3h 59m.