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

The cheapest way to get from Ipswich to Oldham is to bus which costs £40 - £80 and takes 9h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ipswich to Oldham is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Ipswich and Oldham?

No, there is no direct bus from Ipswich to Oldham station. However, there are services departing from Cardinal Park Cinema and arriving at Oldham Bus Station via Coach Station and Finchley Road Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Ipswich and Oldham?

No, there is no direct train from Ipswich to Oldham. However, there are services departing from Ipswich and arriving at Oldham King Street via Moorgate station, London Euston and St Peter's Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.

How far is it from Ipswich to Oldham?

The distance between Ipswich and Oldham is 264 miles. The road distance is 203.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ipswich to Oldham without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 43m and costs £95 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Ipswich to Oldham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Oldham bus from?

Ipswich to Oldham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Cardinal Park Cinema station.

Where do I catch the Ipswich to Oldham train from?

Ipswich to Oldham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Ipswich station.

Train or bus from Ipswich to Oldham?

The best way to get from Ipswich to Oldham is to train via London which takes 4h 43m and costs £95 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 9h 1m.

Where does the Ipswich to Oldham bus arrive?

Ipswich to Oldham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Ipswich to Oldham train arrive?

Ipswich to Oldham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Ely station.

Can I drive from Ipswich to Oldham?

Yes, the driving distance between Ipswich to Oldham is 204 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Ipswich to Oldham.

How do I get a train ticket from Ipswich to Oldham?

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Where can I stay near Oldham?

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Ipswich to Oldham - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and tram

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There are 10 ways to get from Ipswich to Oldham by train, bus, car, plane, or tram

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
4h 43m
£98–157
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Coach Stationbus 717 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus A6
3. Take the bus from Finchley Road Station to Oldham Bus Stationbus 540
9h 1m
£44–79
Drive 202.4 mi
1. Drive from Ipswich to Oldhamcar 202.4 mi
4h 4m
£50–72
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, tram
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the tram from Victoria to Oldham King Streettram
5h 38m
£108–332
Train
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Elytrain Ipswich - Peterborough / ...
2. Take the train from Ely to Manchester Piccadillytrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
6h 34m
£96–149
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Cambridgetrain
2. Take the train from Cambridge to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
7h 27m
£115–188
Train to Norwich International Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Norwichtrain
2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane NWI - MAN
7h 5m
£119–450
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Chelmsfordtrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane STN - MAN
7h 22m
£71–181
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Chelmsfordtrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane STN - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
8h 2m
£78–198
Train to Norwich International Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ipswich to Norwichtrain
2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane NWI - LBA
3. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Rochdaletrain
8h 43m
£136–383

Ipswich to Oldham by train, foot, subway, and tram

309Weekly Services

4h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 262.2 mi
Duration: 4h 43m

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

You can take a train from Ipswich to Oldham King Street via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, Manchester Piccadilly, and St Peter's Square in around 4h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Oldham Bus Station via Coach Station and Finchley Road Station in around 9h 1m.

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