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

The cheapest way to get from Oldham to Altham is to drive which costs £6 - £9 and takes 35 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Oldham to Altham is to drive which takes 35 min and costs £6 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Oldham and Altham?

No, there is no direct bus from Oldham to Altham. However, there are services departing from Oldham College and arriving at St James CEPS via Rochdale Interchange, Post Office and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.

How far is it from Oldham to Altham?

The distance between Oldham and Altham is 38 miles. The road distance is 24.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oldham to Altham without a car is to tram and train and line 152 bus which takes 2h 32m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Oldham to Altham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oldham to Altham bus from?

Oldham to Altham bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Oldham College station.

Where does the Oldham to Altham bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oldham to Altham?

Yes, the driving distance between Oldham to Altham is 25 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Oldham to Altham.

Where can I stay near Altham?

There are 1137+ hotels available in Altham.

Oldham to Altham - 4 ways to travel via train, tram, and line 152 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Oldham to Altham by tram, train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Tram, train, line 152 bus
best
1. Take the tram from Oldham King Street to Victoriatram
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Blackburntrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Ambulance Stationbus 152
2h 32m
Drive 24.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Oldham to Althamcar 24.4 mi
35 min
£6–9
Line 409 bus, line 464 bus, line 8 bus, line 152 bus
1. Take the bus from Oldham College to Rochdale Interchangebus 409
2. Take the bus from Rochdale Interchange to Market Streetbus 464
3. Take the bus from Post Office to Bus Stationbus 8
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to St James CEPSbus 152
2h 46m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Oldham to Althamtaxi 24.4 mi
35 min
£50–65

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Distance: 38 mi
Duration: 2h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Oldham College to St James CEPS via Rochdale Interchange, Market Street, Post Office, and Bus Station in around 2h 46m.

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