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

The cheapest way to get from Oldham to Whitehaven is to bus which costs £21 - £35 and takes 7h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oldham to Whitehaven is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Oldham and Whitehaven?

No, there is no direct bus from Oldham to Whitehaven. However, there are services departing from John Street and arriving at Duke Street via Manchester Central Coach Station, Penrith Rail Station and Main Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Oldham and Whitehaven?

No, there is no direct train from Oldham to Whitehaven. However, there are services departing from Oldham King Street and arriving at Whitehaven via Deansgate, Preston and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.

How far is it from Oldham to Whitehaven?

The distance between Oldham and Whitehaven is 168 miles. The road distance is 123.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oldham to Whitehaven without a car is to train via Carlisle which takes 4h 47m and costs £40 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Oldham to Whitehaven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oldham to Whitehaven bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Oldham to Whitehaven train from?

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

Train or bus from Oldham to Whitehaven?

The best way to get from Oldham to Whitehaven is to train via Carlisle which takes 4h 47m and costs £40 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £35 and takes 7h 6m.

Where does the Oldham to Whitehaven bus arrive?

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

Where does the Oldham to Whitehaven train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oldham to Whitehaven?

Yes, the driving distance between Oldham to Whitehaven is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Oldham to Whitehaven.

Where can I stay near Whitehaven?

There are 603+ hotels available in Whitehaven.

Oldham to Whitehaven - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train via Carlisle
best
1. Take the train from Deansgate to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain
4h 47m
£41–97
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
2. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Cockermouthbus X5 / ...
7h 6m
£22–32
Drive 123.2 mi
1. Drive from Oldham to Whitehavencar 123.2 mi
2h 23m
£31–45
Train
1. Take the train from Deansgate to Corkickletrain Manchester Airport - Corkickle
5h 1m
£43–84

Oldham to Whitehaven by tram and train

122Weekly Services

4h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 166.7 mi
Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Oldham, England and Whitehaven, Cumbria, England?

You can take a vehicle from Oldham King Street to Whitehaven via Deansgate-Castlefield, Deansgate, Preston, and Carlisle in around 4h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from John Street to Duke Street via Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester Central Coach Station, Penrith Rail Station, and Main Street in around 7h 6m.

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