The average train between Oldham and Eccles takes 52 min and the fastest train takes 46 min. The train service runs several times per day from Oldham to Eccles. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Oldham and Eccles. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oldham is at 10:53 PM which arrives into Eccles at 11:39 PM. All services require a transfer at Deansgate-Castlefield and take an average of 52 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

57 min • 1 change

57 min • 1 change

57 min • 1 change

50 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Oldham to Eccles. However, there are services departing from Oldham station and arriving at Eccles station via Deansgate-Castlefield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 52 min.
Oldham to Eccles train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Oldham King Street station.
Oldham to Eccles train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Deansgate-Castlefield station.
The distance between Oldham and Eccles is 15.6 km. The road distance is 18 km.
Metrolink operates a vehicle from Oldham King Street to Deansgate-Castlefield hourly. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 34 min.