The average train between Penzance and Oldham takes 9h 10m and the fastest train takes 7h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Penzance 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 hourly between Penzance and Oldham. The earliest departure is at 5:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penzance is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Oldham at 11:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Plymouth and take an average of 9h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 56m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Penzance 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.
No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Oldham. However, there are services departing from Penzance station and arriving at Oldham station via Plymouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.
Penzance to Oldham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Penzance station.
Penzance to Oldham train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Penzance to Oldham train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and Metrolink.
The distance between Penzance and Oldham is 447.1 km. The road distance is 618 km.
You can take a train from Penzance to Oldham King Street via Plymouth, Birmingham New Street, Manchester Piccadilly, and St Peter's Square in around 8h 51m.