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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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Most popular Coach | Driving |
|---|---|
£19 Average Price Cheapest | £17 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 24m Average total duration Fastest 2h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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.
Other travel options to Oldham take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 24m.
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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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.
Other travel options to Oldham take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 24m.
- 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.
- 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.
- Travel with National Express to go to Oldham by coach.
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