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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Oldham is to bus which costs £24 - £55 and takes 3h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Oldham is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Oldham?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle station to Oldham. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Barn Street via Piccadilly Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Oldham?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Oldham. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Oldham King Street via Warrington Bank Quay and Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Oldham?

The distance between Carlisle and Oldham is 129 miles. The road distance is 113.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Oldham without a car is to train and line 83 bus which takes 2h 35m and costs £45 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Carlisle to Oldham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Oldham bus from?

Carlisle to Oldham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Oldham train from?

Carlisle to Oldham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Carlisle station.

Train or bus from Carlisle to Oldham?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Oldham is to bus which takes 3h 48m and costs £24 - £55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £90 and takes 3h 20m.

Where does the Carlisle to Oldham bus arrive?

Carlisle to Oldham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Carlisle to Oldham train arrive?

Carlisle to Oldham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Warrington Bank Quay station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Oldham?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Oldham is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Carlisle to Oldham.

How do I get a bus ticket from Carlisle to Oldham?

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Where can I stay near Oldham?

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Carlisle to Oldham - 4 ways to travel via train, line 83 bus, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Carlisle to Oldham by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 83 bus
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Barn Streetbus 84 / ...
2h 35m
£46–76
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 590 / ...
3h 48m
£24–54
Drive 113.3 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Oldhamcar 113.3 mi
2h 23m
£28–40
Train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
3h 20m
£52–89

Carlisle to Oldham by train, foot, and bus

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2h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 127.8 mi
Duration: 2h 35m

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

National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £22–55 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, Avanti West Coast operates a train from Carlisle to Warrington Bank Quay hourly. Tickets cost £40–70 and the journey takes 1h 34m. West Coast Railways also services this route once a week.

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