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

The cheapest way to get from Oldham to Penrith is to bus which costs £20 - £55 and takes 4h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oldham to Penrith is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Oldham and Penrith?

No, there is no direct bus from Oldham to Penrith station. However, there are services departing from John Street and arriving at Rail Station via Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Oldham and Penrith?

No, there is no direct train from Oldham to Penrith. 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 2h 48m.

How far is it from Oldham to Penrith?

The distance between Oldham and Penrith is 110 miles. The road distance is 95.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oldham to Penrith without a car is to tram and train which takes 2h 48m and costs £35 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Oldham to Penrith, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oldham to Penrith bus from?

Oldham to Penrith bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Oldham to Penrith train from?

Oldham to Penrith train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Oldham King Street station.

Where does the Oldham to Penrith bus arrive?

Oldham to Penrith bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rail Station.

Where does the Oldham to Penrith train arrive?

Oldham to Penrith train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Deansgate-Castlefield station.

Can I drive from Oldham to Penrith?

Yes, the driving distance between Oldham to Penrith is 96 miles. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Oldham to Penrith.

Where can I stay near Penrith?

There are 859+ hotels available in Penrith.

Oldham to Penrith - 4 ways to travel via train, tram, bus, car, and line 83 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Oldham to Penrith by tram, train, bus, or car

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Tram, train
best
1. Take the tram from Oldham King Street to Deansgate-Castlefieldtram
2. Take the train from Deansgate to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Penrith North Lakestrain
2h 48m
£39–70
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
4h 12m
£21–52
Drive 95 mi
1. Drive from Oldham to Penrithcar 95 mi
2h 2m
£24–34
Line 83 bus, train
1. Take the bus from John Street to Piccadilly Gardensbus 83 / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
3h 13m
£37–67

Oldham to Penrith by tram and train

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2h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 109.7 mi
Duration: 2h 48m

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

National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Station twice daily. Tickets cost £19–50 and the journey takes 2h 30m.

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