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

The cheapest way to get from Glenrothes to Oldham is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 7h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Glenrothes to Oldham is to drive which takes 4h 29m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Glenrothes and Oldham?

No, there is no direct bus from Glenrothes station to Oldham. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Barn Street via North Approach Road, Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Piccadilly Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Glenrothes and Oldham?

No, there is no direct train from Glenrothes to Oldham. However, there are services departing from Glenrothes with Thornton and arriving at Oldham King Street via Haymarket, Preston and Deansgate-Castlefield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.

How far is it from Glenrothes to Oldham?

The distance between Glenrothes and Oldham is 262 miles. The road distance is 236.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Glenrothes to Oldham without a car is to train via Preston which takes 6h 33m and costs £95 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Glenrothes to Oldham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Glenrothes to Oldham bus from?

Glenrothes to Oldham bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Glenrothes to Oldham train from?

Glenrothes to Oldham train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glenrothes with Thornton station.

Train or bus from Glenrothes to Oldham?

The best way to get from Glenrothes to Oldham is to train via Preston which takes 6h 33m and costs £95 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 7h 14m.

Where does the Glenrothes to Oldham bus arrive?

Glenrothes to Oldham bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at North Approach Road station.

Where does the Glenrothes to Oldham train arrive?

Glenrothes to Oldham train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Glenrothes to Oldham?

Yes, the driving distance between Glenrothes to Oldham is 237 miles. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Glenrothes to Oldham.

Where can I stay near Oldham?

There are 3904+ hotels available in Oldham.

Glenrothes to Oldham - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and tram

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Train via Preston
best
1. Take the train from Glenrothes with Thornton to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Deansgatetrain
6h 33m
£95–174
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus X24
2. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X24 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
7h 14m
£43–69
Drive 235.6 mi
1. Drive from Glenrothes to Oldhamcar 235.6 mi
4h 29m
£58–83
Bus, fly to Manchester Airport, tram
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Park & Ridebus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
3. Take the tram from Victoria to Oldham King Streettram
6h 14m
£54–154
Train
1. Take the train from Glenrothes with Thornton to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Leven - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
6h 53m
£98–171
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Glenrothes with Thornton to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Rochdaletrain
7h 46m
£154–242
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 52m
£74–178

Glenrothes to Oldham by bus, train, and tram

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Distance: 260.3 mi
Duration: 6h 33m

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

You can take a bus from Auchmuty Road to Oldham King Street via Railway Station, Glenrothes with Thornton, Haymarket, Preston, Deansgate, and Deansgate-Castlefield in around 6h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Barn Street via North Approach Road, Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Piccadilly Gardens in around 7h 14m.

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