How to get to Oldham from Derby

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Compare for Derby to Oldham

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Derby to Oldham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £19 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 3h 24m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, while a coach costs an average of £19.

Distance: 81 km

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£19

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£17

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3h 24m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 54m

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Additional time*

1h 52m

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The cheapest way to travel from Derby to Oldham is a coach with an average price of £19.

This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Oldham:

A coach is £22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Oldham costing on average £41.

The fastest way to travel from Derby to Oldham is by train with an average journey time of 2h 20m.

Other travel options to Oldham take longer:

Coach takes on average 3h 24m.

Yes, you can take a between Derby and Oldham.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around £19 compared to roughly £17 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-2.70. The journey takes 2h 54m versus 1h 52m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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FAQs: Derby to Oldham

Travel to Oldham easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Derby to Oldham.

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You can travel between Derby and Oldham by .
The cheapest way to travel from Derby to Oldham is a coach with an average price of £19.

This is compared to other travel options from Derby to Oldham:

A coach is £22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Derby to Oldham costing on average £41.

The fastest way to travel from Derby to Oldham is by train with an average journey time of 2h 20m.

Other travel options to Oldham take longer:

Coach takes on average 3h 24m.

The Derby to Oldham distance is approximately 81 km.
The average frequency per day from Derby to Oldham is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 3 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Derby and Oldham as scheduled services by can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Derby to Oldham:
  • Trains mostly depart from Derby station (DBY) and arrive in Mills Hill (MIH).
  • Coaches mostly depart from Derby, Bus Station and arrive in Manchester, Shudehill Interchange.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Derby to Oldham, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Oldham by coach.
Omio customers who travel from Derby to Oldham often also extend their vacation to go to London, Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, Glasgow. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Oldham and these popular destinations at a great price.

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