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

The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Oldham is to bus and line 59 bus which costs £27 - £45 and takes 5h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Glasgow to Oldham is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Glasgow and Oldham?

No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow station to Oldham. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Oldham College via Printworks. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Glasgow and Oldham?

No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to Oldham. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Oldham King Street via Preston and Deansgate-Castlefield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.

How far is it from Glasgow to Oldham?

The distance between Glasgow and Oldham is 230 miles. The road distance is 208.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Glasgow to Oldham without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs £70 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Glasgow to Oldham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Oldham bus from?

Glasgow to Oldham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Oldham train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Glasgow to Oldham?

The best way to get from Glasgow to Oldham is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs £70 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus and line 59 bus, which costs £27 - £45 and takes 5h 10m, you could also fly, which costs £50 - £160 and takes 5h 46m.

Where does the Glasgow to Oldham bus arrive?

Glasgow to Oldham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Glasgow to Oldham train arrive?

Glasgow to Oldham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Glasgow to Oldham?

Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow to Oldham is 208 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Glasgow to Oldham.

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

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Where can I stay near Oldham?

There are 3863+ hotels available in Oldham.

Glasgow to Oldham - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, line 59 bus, car

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There are 8 ways to get from Glasgow to Oldham by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Deansgatetrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
4h 11m
£72–143
Bus, line 59 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Printworks to Oldham Collegebus 59
5h 10m
£27–43
Drive 207.3 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Oldhamcar 207.3 mi
3h 55m
£51–73
Fly Glasgow Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
5h 46m
£54–156
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
5h 49m
£44–100
Fly Glasgow Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane GLA - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 9m
£62–175
Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
5h 59m
£67–170
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 47m
£74–179

Glasgow to Oldham by train and tram

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Distance: 228.5 mi
Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Glasgow, Scotland and Oldham, England?

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Oldham King Street via Preston, Deansgate, and Deansgate-Castlefield in around 4h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Oldham College via Shudehill Interchange and Printworks in around 5h 10m.

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