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 £21 - £35 and takes 3h 24m.

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 - £45.

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 24m.

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 Preston and Deansgate-Castlefield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.

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 43m and costs £35 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 2h 43m 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.

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 Preston 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 - 5 ways to travel via train, line 83 bus, bus, car

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There are 5 ways to get from Carlisle to Oldham by train, bus, car, or tram

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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 43m
£37–59
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 590 / ...
3h 24m
£21–33
Drive 113.3 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Oldhamcar 113.3 mi
2h 23m
£28–41
Train, tram
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Deansgatetrain
3. Take the tram from Deansgate-Castlefield to Oldham King Streettram
2h 56m
£27–70
Train, line 83 bus via Warrington
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Barn Streetbus 84 / ...
3h 34m
£48–75

Carlisle to Oldham by train, foot, and bus

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2h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 127.8 mi
Duration: 2h 43m

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

National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Station twice daily. Tickets cost £19–35 and the journey takes 2h 35m.

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