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 £35 - £80 and takes 7h 10m.

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. However, there are services departing from Drummer St Bus Station and arriving at Barn Street via Bus Station, Milton Keynes Coachway and Piccadilly Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.

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 23m.

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 23m and costs £90 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m 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 23m and costs £90 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 7h 10m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £210 and takes 6h 12m.

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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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 23m
£95–178
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Drummer St Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 905
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
7h 10m
£36–79
Train, line 231 bus, line 184 bus
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Wakefield Westgatetrain
3. Take the bus from Westgate C to Huddersfield Bus Stationbus 232 / ...
4. Take the bus from Huddersfield Bus Station to Oldham Bus Stationbus 184
5h 52m
£58–89
Drive 159.2 mi
1. Drive from Cambridge to Oldhamcar 159.2 mi
2h 59m
£39–56
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 13m
£104–375
Train
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 39m
£92–146
Fly from London Stansted Airport
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane STN - MAN
6h 12m
£58–203

Cambridge to Oldham by train and bus

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Distance: 247 mi
Duration: 4h 23m

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 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Drummer St Bus Station to Barn Street via Bus Station, Milton Keynes Coachway, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Piccadilly Gardens in around 7h 10m.

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