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How to get from Oldham to Blackley by bus and light rail?

Oldham to Blackley map

From Oldham to Blackley by bus and light rail

To get from Oldham to Blackley in Manchester, take the PINK LINE light rail from Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink) station to Monsall (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, take the 53 bus from Monsall Street (Stop E) station to Chapel Lane station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 46 min.

46min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
Bus - 5353
Walk to Blackley
Leaves from Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink)
    90 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
    Wait for light rail
    PINK LINE
    East Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Monsall (Manchester Metrolink)
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Monsall Street (Stop E)
    510 m • 7 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5353
    Wait for bus
    53
    Cheetham Hill
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chapel Lane
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to Blackley
    Walk to
    Blackley
    Blackley New Road
    320 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Oldham to Blackley by bus and light rail via PINK LINE and 156

To get from Oldham to Blackley in Manchester, take the PINK LINE light rail from Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink) station to Monsall (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, take the 156 bus from Rochdale Road (Stop D) station to Chapel Lane station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min.

52min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
Bus - 156156
Walk to Blackley
Leaves from Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink)
    90 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
    Wait for light rail
    PINK LINE
    East Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Monsall (Manchester Metrolink)
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rochdale Road (Stop D)
    830 m • 11 min
  • 5
    Bus - 156156
    Wait for bus
    156
    Higher Crumpsall
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chapel Lane
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to Blackley
    Walk to
    Blackley
    Blackley New Road
    320 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Oldham to Blackley

The distance between Oldham, Manchester and Blackley, Manchester is approximately 13.42 km, which can typically be travelled in 46 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Oldham to Blackley by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manchester – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Oldham

Oldham is located at Oldham, Manchester 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 Blackley, Manchester

Blackley is located at Blackley New Road, Manchester and the nearest public transport station is Chapel Lane.

Bus stations close to Blackley:

  • Chapel Lane
  • Sandyhill Road
  • Pike Fold Primary School

Oldham to Blackley map

Alternative route from Oldham to Blackley by bus and light rail via PINK LINE and 156

To get from Oldham to Blackley in Manchester, take the PINK LINE light rail from Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink) station to Monsall (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, take the 156 bus from Rochdale Road (Stop D) station to Chapel Lane station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min.

52min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
Bus - 156156
Walk to Blackley
Leaves from Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink)
    90 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
    Wait for light rail
    PINK LINE
    East Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Monsall (Manchester Metrolink)
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rochdale Road (Stop D)
    830 m • 11 min
  • 5
    Bus - 156156
    Wait for bus
    156
    Higher Crumpsall
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chapel Lane
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to Blackley
    Walk to
    Blackley
    Blackley New Road
    320 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 46 minutes, using Bus line PINK LINE, Bus line 53.

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

    The alternative route takes 52 minutes, using Bus line PINK LINE, Bus line 156.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Oldham and Blackley?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 46 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Oldham to Blackley?

    The PINK LINE light rail line goes from Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink) station near Oldham in North West to East Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till East Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink) station near Blackley in Manchester.

  • How long does it take to travel from Oldham to Blackley by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Oldham in North West and Blackley in Manchester by light rail and bus is about 46 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Oldham to get to Blackley?

    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 Blackley?

    Get off the light rail at the East Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink) stop, which is closest to Blackley in Manchester.

  • When is the first bus from Oldham to Blackley?

    The first bus from Oldham in North West to Blackley in Manchester is Manchester. It leaves the Barn Street (Stop Kd) stop at 09:50.

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