There are 4 ways to get from Liverpool to Oldham by train, tram, bus, taxi or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train, line 5 tram • 1 h
$15 - $26
Cheapest option
Bus • 1 h 35 min
$8 - $12
2 alternative options
Taxi • 44 min
$160 - $200
Drive • 44 min
$9 - $14
What companies run services between Liverpool, England and Oldham, England?
National Express operates a bus from Liverpool to Oldham every 2 hours. Tickets cost $8 - $12 and the journey takes 1 h 35 min.

- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@firstgroup.com
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14 - $20
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
- Advance Single
- $8 - $12
- Off-Peak Day Single
- $14 - $22
- Anytime Day Single
- $14 - $20

- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Deansgate
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12 - $18
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk

- Phone
- 0161 205 2000
- customerservices@metrolink.co.uk
- Website
- metrolink.co.uk
Tram from Victoria (Manchester Metrolink) to Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink)
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3 - $6
- Schedules at
- metrolink.co.uk

- Phone
- +44 08717 818178
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Liverpool University to Chadderton
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $8 - $12
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- $160 - $200
Comcab Liverpool
- Phone
- +44 151 298 2222
- Website
- comcab-liverpool.co.uk
Taxi In Liverpool
- Phone
- +44 151 236 1915
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Questions & Answers
How far is it from Liverpool to Oldham?
The distance between Liverpool and Oldham is 59 km. The road distance is 68 km.
What is the cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Oldham?
The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Oldham is to drive which costs £6 - £10 and takes 44 min.
What is the fastest way to get from Liverpool to Oldham?
The quickest way to get from Liverpool to Oldham is to taxi which takes 44 min and costs £110 - £140.
Is there a direct bus between Liverpool and Oldham?
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Liverpool University and arriving at Chadderton. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1 h 35 min.
How long does it take to get from Liverpool to Oldham?
It takes approximately 1 h to get from Liverpool to Oldham, including transfers.