The average train between Prestwich and Oldham takes 55 min and the fastest train takes 50 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Prestwich 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.
Trains run every 15 minutes between Prestwich and Oldham. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Prestwich is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Oldham at 6:33 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 55 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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51 min • 1 change

51 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Prestwich to Oldham. However, there are services departing from Prestwich station and arriving at Oldham station via Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 55 min.
Prestwich to Oldham train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Prestwich station.
Prestwich to Oldham train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Oldham King Street station.
The distance between Prestwich and Oldham is 10.9 km. The road distance is 18 km.
You can take a vehicle from Prestwich to Oldham King Street via Victoria in around 1h 8m.