There are 4 ways to get from Oldham to Trafford by tram, bus, taxi, or car
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Tram
best- Take the tram from Oldham King Street to Deansgate-CastlefieldPink Line
- Take the tram from Deansgate-Castlefield to ParkwayRed Line
55 min£5–7Drive 11.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Oldham to Trafford11.9 mi
25 min£3–5Line 83 bus, line 30 bus
- Take the bus from John Street to Piccadilly Gardens83 / ...
- Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Ashburton Road WestX50 / ...
1h 31mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Oldham to Trafford11.9 mi
25 min£28–35
Oldham to Trafford by tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oldham to Trafford is to drive which costs £2 - £5 and takes 25 min.
The fastest way to get from Oldham to Trafford is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs £28 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Oldham to Trafford. However, there are services departing from John Street and arriving at Ashburton Road West via Piccadilly Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Oldham to Trafford. However, there are services departing from Oldham King Street and arriving at Parkway via Deansgate-Castlefield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 55 min.
The distance between Oldham and Trafford is 11 miles. The road distance is 12 miles.
The best way to get from Oldham to Trafford without a car is to tram which takes 55 min and costs £4 - £7.
It takes approximately 55 min to get from Oldham to Trafford, including transfers.
Oldham to Trafford bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from John Street station.
Oldham to Trafford train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Oldham King Street station.
Oldham to Trafford bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Piccadilly Gardens station.
What companies run services between Oldham, England and Trafford, England?
You can take a vehicle from Oldham King Street to Parkway via Deansgate-Castlefield in around 55 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from John Street to Ashburton Road West via Piccadilly Gardens in around 1h 31m.
- Phone
- 0161 205 2000
- customerservices@metrolink.co.uk
- Website
- tfgm.com
Tram from Oldham King Street to Deansgate-Castlefield
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://tfgm.com/ways-to-travel/tram
Tram from Deansgate-Castlefield to Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://tfgm.com/ways-to-travel/tram
- Phone
- +44 161 244 1000
- hello@beenetwork.com
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from John Street to Piccadilly Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Schedules at
- https://tfgm.com/
Bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Ashburton Road West
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- https://tfgm.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Estimated price
- £28–35
Oldham & Bardsley Cars
- Phone
- +44 161 633 2101
Chadderton Cars
- Phone
- +44 161 626 9696
- Website
- chaddertoncars.co.uk
Borough Taxis
- Phone
- +44 161 624 2448
- Website
- boroughtaxisoldham.com
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More Questions & Answers
Oldham to Trafford train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Deansgate-Castlefield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oldham to Trafford is 12 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Oldham to Trafford.
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