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

The cheapest way to get from Wakefield to Oldham is to line 231 bus and line 184 bus which costs £3 - £5 and takes 2h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wakefield to Oldham is to drive which takes 50 min and costs £8 - £12.

Is there a direct bus between Wakefield and Oldham?

No, there is no direct bus from Wakefield to Oldham. However, there are services departing from Westgate A and arriving at St Mary's Way via Huddersfield Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Wakefield and Oldham?

No, there is no direct train from Wakefield to Oldham. However, there are services departing from Wakefield Kirkgate and arriving at Oldham King Street via Huddersfield and Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.

How far is it from Wakefield to Oldham?

The distance between Wakefield and Oldham is 47 miles. The road distance is 33.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wakefield to Oldham without a car is to train and tram which takes 1h 27m and costs £15 - £29.

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

It takes approximately 1h 27m to get from Wakefield to Oldham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wakefield to Oldham bus from?

Wakefield to Oldham bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Westgate A station.

Where do I catch the Wakefield to Oldham train from?

Wakefield to Oldham train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Wakefield Kirkgate station.

Where does the Wakefield to Oldham bus arrive?

Wakefield to Oldham bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Huddersfield Bus Station.

Where does the Wakefield to Oldham train arrive?

Wakefield to Oldham train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Huddersfield station.

Can I drive from Wakefield to Oldham?

Yes, the driving distance between Wakefield to Oldham is 33 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Wakefield to Oldham.

Where can I stay near Oldham?

There are 3874+ hotels available in Oldham.

Wakefield to Oldham - 4 ways to travel via train, tram, and line 231 bus

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

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Train, tram
best
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Huddersfieldtrain
2. Take the train from Huddersfield to Manchester Victoriatrain
3. Take the tram from Victoria to Oldham King Streettram
1h 27m
£15–28
Line 231 bus, line 184 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Westgate A to Huddersfield Bus Stationbus 232 / ...
2. Take the bus from Huddersfield Bus Station to St Mary's Waybus 184
2h 59m
£4–5
Drive 32.9 mi
1. Drive from Wakefield to Oldhamcar 32.9 mi
50 min
£8–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Wakefield to Oldhamtaxi 32.9 mi
50 min
£70–85

Wakefield to Oldham by train and tram

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1h 27mAverage Duration

£15Cheapest Price

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Distance: 46.4 mi
Duration: 1h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Westgate A to St Mary's Way via Huddersfield Bus Station in around 2h 59m.

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