What is the cheapest way to get from Failsworth to Shaw?

The cheapest way to get from Failsworth to Shaw is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 17 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Failsworth to Shaw?

The fastest way to get from Failsworth to Shaw is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs £17 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Failsworth and Shaw?

No, there is no direct bus from Failsworth to Shaw. However, there are services departing from Ridgefield Street and arriving at Derwent Drive via Oldham Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Failsworth and Shaw?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Failsworth and arriving at Shaw and Crompton. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 22 min.

How far is it from Failsworth to Shaw?

The distance between Failsworth and Shaw is 6 miles. The road distance is 7.1 miles.

How do I travel from Failsworth to Shaw without a car?

The best way to get from Failsworth to Shaw without a car is to tram which takes 22 min and costs £2 - £4.

How long does it take to get from Failsworth to Shaw?

The tram from Failsworth to Shaw and Crompton takes 22 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Failsworth to Shaw bus from?

Failsworth to Shaw bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Ridgefield Street station.

Where do I catch the Failsworth to Shaw train from?

Failsworth to Shaw train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Failsworth station.

Where does the Failsworth to Shaw bus arrive?

Failsworth to Shaw bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Oldham Bus Station.

Where does the Failsworth to Shaw train arrive?

Failsworth to Shaw train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Shaw and Crompton station.

Can I drive from Failsworth to Shaw?

Yes, the driving distance between Failsworth to Shaw is 7 miles. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Failsworth to Shaw.

Where can I stay near Shaw?

There are 3919+ hotels available in Shaw.

Failsworth to Shaw - 4 ways to travel via tram, line 83 bus, and line 57 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Failsworth to Shaw by tram, bus, taxi, or car

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Tram
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1. Take the tram from Failsworth to Shaw and Cromptontram Pink Line
22 min
£2–4
Line 83 bus, line 57 bus
1. Take the bus from Ridgefield Street to Oldham Bus Stationbus 84 / ...
2. Take the bus from Oldham Bus Station to Derwent Drivebus 57
1h 4m
£4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Failsworth to Shawtaxi 7 mi
17 min
£17–21
Drive 7 mi
1. Drive from Failsworth to Shawcar 7 mi
17 min
£2–3

Failsworth to Shaw by tram

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Distance: 6.1 mi
Duration: 22 min

What companies run services between Failsworth, England and Shaw, Oldham, England?

Metrolink operates a vehicle from Failsworth to Shaw and Crompton every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 22 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ridgefield Street to Derwent Drive via Oldham Bus Station in around 1h 4m.

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