How to get from Oldham to Blackburn by light rail and train?

By light rail and train

To get from Oldham to Blackburn in North West, take the PINK LINE light rail from Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink) station to Rochdale Railway Station (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, take the NORTHERN train from Rochdale station to Blackburn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min.

91min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Blackburn
Leaves from Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink)
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
    Wait for light rail
    PINK LINE
    Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Rochdale Railway Station (Manchester Metrolink)
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Rochdale
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Blackburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackburn
    58 min
  • 7
    Walk to Blackburn
    Walk to
    Blackburn
    280 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Oldham to Blackburn in North West, take the 59 bus from Oldham station to Mills Hill Station (Stop A) station. Next, take the NORTHERN train from Mills Hill (Manchester) station to Blackburn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min.

104min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5959
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Blackburn
Leaves from Oldham

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oldham
    520 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Piccadilly Gardens
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mills Hill Station (Stop A)
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Mills Hill (Manchester)
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Blackburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackburn
    68 min
  • 7
    Walk to Blackburn
    Walk to
    Blackburn
    280 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Oldham to Blackburn

The distance between Oldham, North West and Blackburn, North West is approximately 36.56 mi, which can typically be travelled in 91 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Oldham to Blackburn by light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in North West – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Oldham

Oldham is located at Oldham, North West and the nearest public transport station is Barn Street (Stop Ke).

Bus stations close to Oldham:

  • Barn Street (Stop Ke)
  • Barn Street (Stop Kd)
  • Barn Street (Stop Kb)

Public transport stations close to Blackburn, North West

Blackburn is located at Blackburn, North West and the nearest public transport station is Night Stand.

Bus stations close to Blackburn:

  • Night Stand
  • Alighting Stand
  • Blackburn

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Oldham to Blackburn in North West, take the 59 bus from Oldham station to Mills Hill Station (Stop A) station. Next, take the NORTHERN train from Mills Hill (Manchester) station to Blackburn station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min.

104min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5959
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Blackburn
Leaves from Oldham

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oldham
    520 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Piccadilly Gardens
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mills Hill Station (Stop A)
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Mills Hill (Manchester)
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Blackburn
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blackburn
    68 min
  • 7
    Walk to Blackburn
    Walk to
    Blackburn
    280 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Oldham to Blackburn?

    The fastest way takes 91 minutes, using Bus line PINK LINE, Bus line NORTHERN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Oldham to Blackburn?

    The alternative route takes 104 minutes, using Bus line 59, Bus line NORTHERN.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Oldham and Blackburn in North West?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 31 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Oldham to Blackburn in North West?

    The PINK LINE light rail line goes from Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink) station near Oldham to Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) station near Blackburn in North West

  • How long does it take to travel from Oldham to Blackburn in North West by light rail and train?

    The total travel time between Oldham and Blackburn in North West by light rail and train is about 1 hr 31 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Oldham to get to Blackburn in North West?

    Get on the PINK LINE light rail from the Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink) station near Oldham in North West.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Oldham and Blackburn in North West?

    Get off the light rail at the Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) station, which is closest to Blackburn in North West.

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