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

The cheapest way to get from Burnley to Oldham is to drive which costs £5 - £8 and takes 39 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Burnley to Oldham is to drive which takes 39 min and costs £5 - £8.

Is there a direct bus between Burnley and Oldham?

No, there is no direct bus from Burnley to Oldham. However, there are services departing from Mechanics Institute and arriving at West Street via St James Gardens and Rochdale Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Burnley and Oldham?

No, there is no direct train from Burnley to Oldham. However, there are services departing from Burnley Manchester Road and arriving at Oldham King Street via Rochdale Railway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 57 min.

How far is it from Burnley to Oldham?

The distance between Burnley and Oldham is 25 miles. The road distance is 22.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Burnley to Oldham without a car is to train and tram which takes 57 min and costs £10 - £17.

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

It takes approximately 57 min to get from Burnley to Oldham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Burnley to Oldham bus from?

Burnley to Oldham bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, depart from Mechanics Institute station.

Where do I catch the Burnley to Oldham train from?

Burnley to Oldham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burnley Manchester Road station.

Where does the Burnley to Oldham bus arrive?

Burnley to Oldham bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Post Office station.

Where does the Burnley to Oldham train arrive?

Burnley to Oldham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Rochdale station.

Can I drive from Burnley to Oldham?

Yes, the driving distance between Burnley to Oldham is 22 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Burnley to Oldham.

Where can I stay near Oldham?

There are 3762+ hotels available in Oldham.

Burnley to Oldham - 5 ways to travel via train, tram, and line 8 bus

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

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Train, tram
best
1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Rochdaletrain Blackburn - Wigan Wallgate / ...
2. Take the tram from Rochdale Railway Station to Oldham King Streettram Pink Line
57 min
£10–17
Drive 22 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Burnley to Oldhamcar 22 mi
39 min
£6–8
Line 8 bus, line 464 bus, line 409 bus
1. Take the bus from Mechanics Institute to Post Officebus 8
2. Take the bus from St James Gardens to Rochdale Interchangebus 464
3. Take the bus from Rochdale Interchange to West Streetbus 409
1h 32m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Burnley to Oldhamtaxi 22 mi
39 min
£45–60
Bus, tram
1. Take the bus from Mechanics Institute to Printworksbus X43
2. Take the tram from Exchange Square to Oldham King Streettram Pink Line
1h 46m

Burnley to Oldham by train and tram

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 24.7 mi
Duration: 57 min

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

You can take a bus from Mechanics Institute to West Street via Post Office, St James Gardens, and Rochdale Interchange in around 1h 32m.

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