The average train between Oldham and Edinburgh takes 4h 28m and the fastest train takes 4h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Oldham to Edinburgh. 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 3 hours between Oldham and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Oldham is at 10:53 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 3:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Deansgate-Castlefield and take an average of 4h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 16m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Oldham to Edinburgh? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Oldham to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Deansgate station and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley station via Preston station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
Oldham to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Deansgate station.
Oldham to Edinburgh train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
The distance between Oldham and Edinburgh is 276.9 km. The road distance is 331 km.
You can take a vehicle from Oldham King Street to Edinburgh Waverley via Deansgate-Castlefield, Deansgate, and Preston in around 5h 4m.