How to get to Oldham from Bolton

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Travel Information to Oldham from Bolton

Distance13 miles
Available travel modesCoach or train
Ticket price range£1 - £2
Cheapest modeTrain • £2 • 31 min
Fastest modeTrain • £2 • 31 min
Popular travel companiesBee Network or Northern Rail (3)

Take a coach or train to travel 13 miles to Oldham from Bolton. The most popular travel providers which serve this trip are Bee Network or Northern Rail (3) among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach or train from Bolton to Oldham.

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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)
08:180h30
Bolton
08:48Oldham
£41One-way
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Cheapest

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

Fastest

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 or train.

The cheapest way to go to Oldham from Bolton is by taking a train, which costs on average £2.

This is compared to other ways of getting from Bolton to Oldham:

Taking a train costs £1 less than taking a coach, which costs on average £1 for the same trip.

The fastest way from Bolton to Oldham is by train with an average journey time of 31 min.

There are alternative travel options to Oldham that take longer:

Coach takes on average 1 h 21 min.

The Bolton to Oldham distance is approximately 13 miles.

The average frequency per day from Bolton to Oldham is:

  • 3 coaches per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Bolton to Oldham:

    The following travel companies offer services from Bolton to Oldham:

    • Travel with Northern Rail (3) for trains to Oldham. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Northern Rail (3) Bolton to Oldham tickets on Omio for £2.

    Yes, there are direct services available from Bolton to Oldham with the following travel companies:

    • Direct train available with Northern Rail (3) 5 direct trains per day.

    Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Oldham as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Bolton to Oldham.

    Many of our customers travelling from Bolton to Oldham don't make Oldham their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after are London, Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool or Taunton, either of which you could add to your Bolton and Oldham trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Oldham to any of these top destinations today!

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