Train Bolton to Oldham from £8 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Bolton and Oldham takes 1h 19m and the fastest train takes 1h 9m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Bolton to Oldham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 19m
Duration: 17 mi
Distance: £8
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Train, tram

best

Take the train from Bolton to Manchester Victoriatrain Clitheroe - Rochdale / ...
Take the tram from Victoria to Oldham King Streettram Pink Line / ...

1h 11m

£6–11

Bolton to Oldham train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Bolton and Oldham. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bolton is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Oldham at 5:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 1h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, May 23, 2026

9:40 PM → 10:53 PM
1h 12m • 1 change
10:18 PM → 11:38 PM
1h 20m • 1 change
10:26 PM → 11:53 PM
1h 27m • 1 change
11:35 PM → 5:46 AM
Arrives next day
6h 11m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, May 24, 2026

9:19 AM → 10:31 AM
1h 12m • 1 change
11:19 AM → 12:31 PM
1h 12m • 1 change
1:19 PM → 2:31 PM
1h 12m • 1 change
3:19 PM → 4:31 PM
1h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 25, 2026

6:26 AM → 7:46 AM
1h 20m • 1 change
6:48 AM → 8:01 AM
1h 13m • 1 change
7:16 AM → 8:31 AM
1h 15m • 1 change
7:26 AM → 8:46 AM
1h 20m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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