What is the cheapest way to get from Oldham to Falkirk Wheel?

The cheapest way to get from Oldham to Falkirk Wheel is to bus which costs £27 - £50 and takes 7h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Oldham to Falkirk Wheel?

The fastest way to get from Oldham to Falkirk Wheel is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Oldham and Falkirk Wheel?

No, there is no direct bus from Oldham to Falkirk Wheel. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Three Bridges roundabout via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Oldham and Falkirk Wheel?

No, there is no direct train from Oldham to Falkirk Wheel. However, there are services departing from Oldham King Street and arriving at Camelon via Deansgate, Preston and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.

How far is it from Oldham to Falkirk Wheel?

The distance between Oldham and Falkirk Wheel is 255 miles. The road distance is 215.4 miles.

How do I travel from Oldham to Falkirk Wheel without a car?

The best way to get from Oldham to Falkirk Wheel without a car is to train via Preston which takes 6h 12m and costs £85 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Oldham to Falkirk Wheel?

It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Oldham to Falkirk Wheel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oldham to Falkirk Wheel bus from?

Oldham to Falkirk Wheel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Oldham to Falkirk Wheel train from?

Oldham to Falkirk Wheel train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Deansgate station.

Train or bus from Oldham to Falkirk Wheel?

The best way to get from Oldham to Falkirk Wheel is to train via Preston which takes 6h 12m and costs £85 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus via Exchange Square, which costs £28 - £55 and takes 7h 26m.

Where does the Oldham to Falkirk Wheel bus arrive?

Oldham to Falkirk Wheel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Glasgow station.

Where does the Oldham to Falkirk Wheel train arrive?

Oldham to Falkirk Wheel train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Oldham to Falkirk Wheel?

Yes, the driving distance between Oldham to Falkirk Wheel is 215 miles. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Oldham to Falkirk Wheel.

Where can I stay near Falkirk Wheel?

There are 2697+ hotels available in Falkirk Wheel.

Oldham to Falkirk Wheel - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, tram, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Oldham to Falkirk Wheel by train, bus, car, tram, or plane

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Train via Preston
best
1. Take the train from Deansgate to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Camelontrain
6h 12m
£89–165
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
7h 41m
£28–49
Bus via Exchange Square
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgowbus Ukn30 / ...
7h 26m
£29–51
Drive 214.1 mi
1. Drive from Oldham to Falkirk Wheelcar 214.1 mi
4h 17m
£53–77
Tram to Manchester Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the tram from Oldham King Street to Deansgate-Castlefieldtram
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Camelontrain
6h 54m
£71–179
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Haymarkettrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Camelontrain Edinburgh - Dunblane / ...
6h 17m
£87–162
Tram to Manchester Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the tram from Oldham King Street to Deansgate-Castlefieldtram
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Camelontrain
7h 9m
£64–174
Tram, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the tram from Oldham King Street to St Peter's Squaretram
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Camelontrain
6h 59m
£80–191

Oldham to Falkirk Wheel by tram, foot, and bus

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7h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 253.8 mi
Duration: 6h 12m

What companies run services between Oldham, England and Falkirk Wheel, Scotland?

You can take a vehicle from Oldham King Street to Falkirk Wheel via Deansgate-Castlefield, Deansgate, Preston, Haymarket, and Camelon in around 6h 12m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgow twice daily. Tickets cost £22–40 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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