What is the cheapest way to get from Bolton to Oldham?

The cheapest way to get from Bolton to Oldham is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 22 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Bolton to Oldham?

The fastest way to get from Bolton to Oldham is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs £35 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Bolton and Oldham?

No, there is no direct bus from Bolton to Oldham. However, there are services departing from Shiffnall Street and arriving at West Street via Rochdale Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Bolton and Oldham?

No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Oldham. However, there are services departing from Bolton and arriving at Oldham King Street via Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 48 min.

How far is it from Bolton to Oldham?

The distance between Bolton and Oldham is 17 miles. The road distance is 17.8 miles.

How do I travel from Bolton to Oldham without a car?

The best way to get from Bolton to Oldham without a car is to train and tram which takes 48 min and costs £4 - £14.

How long does it take to get from Bolton to Oldham?

It takes approximately 48 min to get from Bolton to Oldham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Oldham bus from?

Bolton to Oldham bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Shiffnall Street station.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Oldham train from?

Bolton to Oldham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Bolton station.

Where does the Bolton to Oldham bus arrive?

Bolton to Oldham bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Rochdale Interchange station.

Where does the Bolton to Oldham train arrive?

Bolton to Oldham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Victoria station.

Can I drive from Bolton to Oldham?

Yes, the driving distance between Bolton to Oldham is 18 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Bolton to Oldham.

Where can I stay near Oldham?

There are 3792+ hotels available in Oldham.

Bolton to Oldham - 5 ways to travel via train, tram, and line 471 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Bolton to Oldham by train, tram, bus, taxi, or car

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Train, tram
best
1. Take the train from Bolton to Manchester Victoriatrain Clitheroe - Rochdale / ...
2. Take the tram from Victoria to Oldham King Streettram Pink Line
48 min
£5–13
Line 471 bus, line 409 bus
1. Take the bus from Shiffnall Street to Rochdale Interchangebus 471
2. Take the bus from Rochdale Interchange to West Streetbus 409
1h 51m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bolton to Oldhamtaxi 17.7 mi
22 min
£35–50
Drive 17.7 mi
1. Drive from Bolton to Oldhamcar 17.7 mi
22 min
£5–7
Line 36 bus, line 83 bus
1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Piccadilly Gardensbus 36 / ...
2. Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Barn Streetbus 84 / ...
1h 59m

Bolton to Oldham by train and tram

322Weekly Services

48 minAverage Duration

£5Cheapest Price

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Distance: 17.3 mi
Duration: 48 min

What companies run services between Bolton, England and Oldham, England?

You can take a bus from Shiffnall Street to West Street via Rochdale Interchange in around 1h 51m.

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