How to get to Oldham from Bolton

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from Bolton to Oldham

How to get to Oldham from Bolton by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Bolton to Oldham is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Northern Rail (3)
13:180h30
Bolton
13:48Oldham
£31One-way
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Cheapest

Northern Rail (3)
13:180h30
Bolton
13:48Oldham
£31One-way
0 changes

Fastest

Northern Rail (3)
13:180h30
Bolton
13:48Oldham
£31One-way
0 changes

Other options

Northern Rail (3)
08:180h30
Bolton
08:48Oldham
£41One-way
0 changes

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How to Travel from Bolton to Oldham: An Overview

Oldham is a beautiful and historically significant town located roughly 13 miles from Bolton, about 56 minutes journey by train on average. Some main highlights to see while in Oldham include Lancaster Park & Animal Farm, and Dovestone Reservoir. Oldham is steeped in truly fascinating local history and is a wonderful place to visit.

Train: Trains leave Bolton Station roughly twice an hour for Oldham and are operated by Northern Rail. The journey takes around an hour on average with trains arriving in Mills Hill, requiring one change to complete the journey.

Bus: Buses leave Bolton for Oldham in the morning, afternoon and evening and take roughly 1 hour and 35 minutes. The buses are operated by National Express and are a direct service, going straight to Oldham from Bolton.

Flight: Oldham and Bolton are only 13 miles apart, as such no flights run between the two. Those wishing to visit Oldham from Bolton are advised to do so either by bus or by train.

Travelling from Bolton to Oldham: Travel Tips

    What is the cheapest way of getting from Bolton to Oldham?
  • The cheapest way of getting between the two cities is by train, especially when booked in advance.
  • What is the fastest way of getting from Bolton to Oldham?
  • Travelling by train is the fastest way of reaching Oldham from Bolton.

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FAQs: Bolton to Oldham

Travel to Oldham easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bolton to Oldham.

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There are 2 options to travel between Bolton and Oldham including taking a coach and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Bolton to Oldham is a train with an average price of £3.
The fastest way to travel from Bolton to Oldham is by train with an average journey time of 30m.

Other travel options to Oldham take longer:

Coach takes on average 1h 21m.

The Bolton to Oldham distance is approximately 21 km.
The average frequency per day from Bolton to Oldham is:
  • Around 11 trains per day.
  • Around 5 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bolton and Oldham as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bolton to Oldham:
  • Trains mostly depart from Bolton station (BON) and arrive in Moston (MSO).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bolton to Oldham, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Bee Network to go to Oldham by coach.
  • Travel with Northern Rail (3) to go to Oldham by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Bolton to Oldham:
  • 10 direct trains per day with Northern Rail (3).
Omio customers who travel from Bolton to Oldham often also extend their vacation to go to London, Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, Glasgow. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Oldham and these popular destinations at a great price.

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