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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Oldham and Bolton?

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

Is there a direct train between Oldham and Bolton?

No, there is no direct train from Oldham to Bolton. However, there are services departing from Oldham King Street and arriving at Bolton via Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.

How far is it from Oldham to Bolton?

The distance between Oldham and Bolton is 18 miles. The road distance is 17.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oldham to Bolton without a car is to tram and train which takes 1h and costs £4 - £9.

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

It takes approximately 1h to get from Oldham to Bolton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oldham to Bolton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Oldham to Bolton train from?

Oldham to Bolton train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Oldham King Street station.

Where does the Oldham to Bolton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Oldham to Bolton train arrive?

Oldham to Bolton train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Victoria station.

Can I drive from Oldham to Bolton?

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

Where can I stay near Bolton?

There are 3564+ hotels available in Bolton.

Oldham to Bolton - 5 ways to travel via train, tram, line 8 bus, taxi, and car

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

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Tram, train
best
1. Take the tram from Oldham King Street to Victoriatram Pink Line
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Boltontrain Rochdale - Clitheroe / ...
1h
£5–9
Tram, line 8 bus
1. Take the tram from Oldham King Street to Victoriatram Pink Line
2. Take the bus from Victoria Rail Station to Bolton Interchangebus 8
1h 33m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Oldham to Boltontaxi 17.5 mi
22 min
£35–50
Drive 17.5 mi
1. Drive from Oldham to Boltoncar 17.5 mi
22 min
£5–7
Line 409 bus, line 471 bus
1. Take the bus from Oldham College to Rochdale Interchangebus 409
2. Take the bus from Rochdale Interchange to Shiffnall Streetbus 471
1h 51m

Oldham to Bolton by tram and train

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Distance: 17.4 mi
Duration: 1h

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

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

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