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Gallery Oldham
Oldham’s main museum and gallery, with local history displays, changing exhibitions and family-friendly interpretation in a central venue.


The table below shows live departures for Dewsbury to Oldham trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 5 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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![]() | 9:35 Dewsbury | 1h25 | 11:00 Oldham | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Dewsbury to Oldham run on average 21 times per day, taking around 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:57, the last at 22:22. The fastest train covers the 36 km distance in 1h 25m.
Distance 36 km |
Average train duration 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 21 |
Fastest train 1h 25m |
First train 5:57 |
Last train 22:22 |
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Discover the best of Oldham — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Oldham trip today.
Oldham’s main museum and gallery, with local history displays, changing exhibitions and family-friendly interpretation in a central venue.
Working heritage tramway museum offering restored tram rides and exhibits on Greater Manchester transport history in a scenic hillside setting.
Small local museum in Saddleworth covering village life, industry and landscape, useful for understanding the area beyond central Oldham.
Open moorland and woodland around Dovestone Reservoir, popular for scenic walks, birdlife and dramatic Pennine landscapes near Oldham.
Restored canal-side village centre with independent shops, walks and easy access to Saddleworth countryside. Popular for a relaxed day out.
Country park with reservoirs, wooded trails and broad views. It is one of Oldham’s best outdoor spaces for walking and picnics.
A hearty Lancashire hotpot of lamb or mutton, onions and sliced potatoes, long baked. It is a defining dish of Greater Manchester and mill-town cooking.
Crumbly black pudding made with pork, fat and oats or barley. Popular across Greater Manchester and often served at breakfast or in barm cakes.
A soft floured barm bread roll, often filled with chips, bacon or sausage. It is a classic North West snack and common in Oldham cafés and chippies.
Popular contemporary Indian restaurant known for curries, grilled dishes and a lively atmosphere in the Oldham area.
Smart yet relaxed neighbourhood restaurant serving modern British cooking with seasonal ingredients in Uppermill near Oldham.
Well-regarded local pub and restaurant serving British classics, grills and Sunday roasts in a traditional setting.
Moderate for the UK. Oldham is usually cheaper than central Manchester for dining and stays, while local buses and trams keep everyday travel costs manageable.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if service is not included. Round up taxi fares. Tipping in cafés is optional, often just small change.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dewsbury to Oldham by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Oldham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Dewsbury to Oldham trains use the Dewsbury to Mills Hill station pair. Use this guide to compare Dewsbury and Oldham train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Dewsbury has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Dewsbury.
Wi-Fi is available at Dewsbury.
Ticket office support is available at Dewsbury.
Available at Dewsbury: Parking, WC.
Available at Dewsbury: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dewsbury: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step free access is provided from the station entrance to all platforms. Lifts are used to provide level access to Platform 1 (trains from Manchester towards Leeds). This station is partially staffed. The station staffing hours are: Monday to Saturday: 06:00 - 19:45 Sunday: 07:00 - 19:45 This station is Category B2. Station staff can provide assistance throughout the station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Outside of staffed station hours, lifts are unavailable, and assistance to board and alight the train can be provided by the Conductor. The conductor is usually positioned at the rear of the train. Customers requiring the use of platform 1 or assistance to navigate through the station when the station is unstaffed are requested to contact the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay) to arrange alternative transport to the closest station where assistance can be provided. Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: No, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Ravensthorpe is 2 km from Dewsbury city centre. Public transport options include:
Ravensthorpe has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Ravensthorpe.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Ravensthorpe: Parking.
Available at Ravensthorpe: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ravensthorpe: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Station is unstaffed. No access for wheelchair users as access to platform 2 (HUD) is via steps. Platform 1 (LDS) is level access, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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