How to get to York from Oldham

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Compare coach and train for Oldham to York

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Oldham to York among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 13m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, while a train costs an average of £33.

Distance: 82 km

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£14

Average Price

Cheapest

£33

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£16

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(fuel + tolls)

2h 30m

Average total duration

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30m

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2h 13m

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1h 43m

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1h 17m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Oldham to York is a coach with an average price of £14.

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

A coach is £20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oldham to York costing on average £33.

The fastest way to travel from Oldham to York is by train with an average journey time of 2h 13m.

Other travel options to York take longer:

Coach takes on average 2h 30m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Oldham and York including taking a coach and train.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £33 compared to roughly £16 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-17.54. The journey takes 1h 43m versus 1h 17m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Oldham to York

How to get to York from Oldham by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Oldham to York is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    13:502h05
    Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
    15:55York, Train Station
    £51One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    13:502h05
    Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
    15:55York, Train Station
    £51One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • Northern RailG89185+Transpennine ExpressG15959
    5:551h42
    Mills Hill (MIH)
    7:37York station (YRK)
    £511One-way
    1 change

Other options

  • Northern RailG89185 · G88954
    5:552h06
    Mills Hill (MIH)
    8:01York station (YRK)
    £401One-way
    1 change
  • Northern RailG89185 · G88954
    5:522h09
    Moston (MSO)
    8:01York station (YRK)
    £401One-way
    1 change
  • Northern RailG89185+Transpennine ExpressG15959
    5:521h45
    Moston (MSO)
    7:37York station (YRK)
    £511One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    23:302h00
    Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
    1:30York, Train Station
    £91One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: Oldham to York

Travel to York 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 Oldham to York.

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There are 2 options to travel between Oldham and York including taking a coach and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Oldham to York is a coach with an average price of £14.

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

A coach is £20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oldham to York costing on average £33.

The fastest way to travel from Oldham to York is by train with an average journey time of 2h 13m.

Other travel options to York take longer:

Coach takes on average 2h 30m.

The Oldham to York distance is approximately 82 km.
The average frequency per day from Oldham to York is:
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 10 coaches per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Oldham to York:
  • Trains mostly depart from Mills Hill (MIH) and arrive in York station (YRK).
  • Coaches mostly depart from Chadderton, Broadway and arrive in York, Station Rd.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Oldham to York, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to York by coach.
  • Travel with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail to go to York by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Oldham to York:
  • 2 direct coaches per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Oldham to York often also extend their vacation to go to London, Edinburgh, Leeds, Manchester, London Kings Cross (KGX). Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between York and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Oldham to York, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
In York, you can explore the York Castle Museum to learn about its social history, walk along the York City Walls for scenic views, and visit the York Art Gallery for a diverse collection of art. Enjoy a boat tour on the River Ouse or a ghost tour through the city's haunted streets. Notable sights include York Minster, The Shambles, Clifford's Tower, Jorvik Viking Centre, and the National Railway Museum, each offering unique insights into York's rich heritage and history.
To fully explore York's historic attractions, museums, and vibrant culture, a stay of 2 to 3 days is ideal.

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