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

The cheapest way to get from Motherwell to Oldham is to bus which costs £40 - £110 and takes 6h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Motherwell to Oldham is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Motherwell and Oldham?

No, there is no direct bus from Motherwell to Oldham. However, there are services departing from Hamilton Road and arriving at Barn Street via Bus Station and Piccadilly Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Motherwell and Oldham?

No, there is no direct train from Motherwell to Oldham. However, there are services departing from Motherwell and arriving at Oldham King Street via Preston and Deansgate-Castlefield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.

How far is it from Motherwell to Oldham?

The distance between Motherwell and Oldham is 218 miles. The road distance is 197.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Motherwell to Oldham without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £40 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Motherwell to Oldham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Motherwell to Oldham bus from?

Motherwell to Oldham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Motherwell to Oldham train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Motherwell to Oldham?

The best way to get from Motherwell to Oldham is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £40 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 6h 39m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £170 and takes 6h 11m.

Where does the Motherwell to Oldham bus arrive?

Motherwell to Oldham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Motherwell to Oldham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Motherwell to Oldham?

Yes, the driving distance between Motherwell to Oldham is 197 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Motherwell to Oldham.

Where can I stay near Oldham?

There are 3871+ hotels available in Oldham.

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1. Take the train from Motherwell to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Deansgatetrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
3h 51m
£44–132
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
6h 39m
£44–105
Drive 196.3 mi
1. Drive from Motherwell to Oldhamcar 196.3 mi
3h 39m
£49–70
Fly Glasgow Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
6h 11m
£58–166
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
6h 39m
£76–187
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 52m
£71–194
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
6h 28m
£69–170

Motherwell to Oldham by train and tram

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Distance: 216.3 mi
Duration: 3h 51m

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

You can take a train from Motherwell to Oldham King Street via Preston, Deansgate, and Deansgate-Castlefield in around 3h 51m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Station twice daily. Tickets cost £40–100 and the journey takes 4h 40m.

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