There are 4 ways to get from Oldham to Cumbria by tram, train, car, or bus
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Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Oldham King Street to Deansgate-Castlefieldtram
- Take the train from Deansgate to Prestontrain
- Take the train from Preston to Penrith North Lakestrain
3h£58–94Drive 97.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Oldham to Cumbriacar 97.9 mi
2h 11m£25–35Line 83 bus, train, line 508 bus
- Take the bus from John Street to Piccadilly Gardensbus 83 / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain
- Take the bus from Rail Station to Longthwaite road endbus 508
4h 48m£40–70Train, bus
- Take the train from Deansgate to Windermeretrain Manchester Airport - Windermere
- Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Leeming House Hotelbus 508
5h 46m£36–62
Oldham to Cumbria by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oldham to Cumbria is to drive which costs £24 - £35 and takes 2h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Oldham to Cumbria is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs £24 - £35.
No, there is no direct train from Oldham to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Oldham King Street and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Deansgate and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
The distance between Oldham and Cumbria is 119 miles. The road distance is 98.4 miles.
The best way to get from Oldham to Cumbria without a car is to tram and train which takes 3h and costs £55 - £95.
It takes approximately 3h to get from Oldham to Cumbria, including transfers.
Oldham to Cumbria train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Oldham King Street station.
Oldham to Cumbria train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Deansgate-Castlefield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oldham to Cumbria is 98 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Oldham to Cumbria.
There are 3385+ hotels available in Cumbria.
What companies run services between Oldham, England and Cumbria, England?
There is no direct connection from Oldham to Cumbria. However, you can take the vehicle to Deansgate-Castlefield, walk to Deansgate, take the train to Preston, take the train to Penrith North Lakes, then take the taxi to Cumbria. Alternatively, you can drive from Oldham to Cumbria in around 2h 11m.
- Phone
- 0161 205 2000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metrolink
Tram from Oldham King Street to Deansgate-Castlefield
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Metrolink
- Phone
- +44 161 244 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from John Street to Piccadilly Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Schedules at
- Bee Network
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