What is the cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Oldham?

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Oldham is to bus which costs £30 - £80 and takes 7h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cambridge to Oldham?

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Oldham is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Oldham?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge station to Oldham station. However, there are services departing from Drummer St Bus Station and arriving at Oldham Bus Station via Bus Station and Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Oldham?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Oldham. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Oldham King Street via London Euston and St Peter's Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Oldham?

The distance between Cambridge and Oldham is 248 miles. The road distance is 160.1 miles.

How do I travel from Cambridge to Oldham without a car?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Oldham without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 25m and costs £90 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Cambridge to Oldham?

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Cambridge to Oldham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Oldham bus from?

Cambridge to Oldham bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, depart from Drummer St Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Oldham train from?

Cambridge to Oldham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cambridge station.

Train, bus or fly from Cambridge to Oldham?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Oldham is to train via London which takes 4h 25m and costs £90 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 7h 17m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £170 and takes 6h 18m.

Where does the Cambridge to Oldham bus arrive?

Cambridge to Oldham bus services, operated by Stagecoach East, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Cambridge to Oldham train arrive?

Cambridge to Oldham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Peterborough station.

Can I drive from Cambridge to Oldham?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Oldham is 160 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Cambridge to Oldham.

How do I get a train ticket from Cambridge to Oldham?

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Where can I stay near Oldham?

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There are 7 ways to get from Cambridge to Oldham by train, bus, car, plane, or tram

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
4h 25m
£93–171
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Drummer St Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 905
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Oldham Bus Stationbus 540
7h 17m
£33–77
Drive 159.2 mi
1. Drive from Cambridge to Oldhamcar 159.2 mi
2h 59m
£40–57
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, tram
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the tram from Victoria to Oldham King Streettram
5h 20m
£98–352
Train
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Rochdaletrain
4h 37m
£77–119
Train #2
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Manchester Piccadillytrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
5h 46m
£91–135
Fly from London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane STN - MAN
6h 18m
£62–162

Cambridge to Oldham by train, foot, and tram

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4h 25mAverage Duration

£93Cheapest Price

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Distance: 247 mi
Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Cambridge, England and Oldham, England?

You can take a train from Cambridge to Oldham King Street via King's Cross, London Euston, Manchester Piccadilly, and St Peter's Square in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Drummer St Bus Station to Oldham Bus Station via Bus Station and Milton Keynes Coachway in around 7h 17m.

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