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

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 49 min.

49min
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)
    340 m • 5 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

From Oldham to Blackley by bus

To get from Oldham to Blackley in Manchester, take the 59 bus from Oldham station to Peterloo Medical Centre station. Next, take the 156 bus from Peterloo Medical Centre station to Chapel Lane station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min.

65min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5959
Bus - 156156
Walk to Blackley
Leaves from Oldham

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oldham
    200 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Piccadilly Gardens
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Peterloo Medical Centre
    22 min
  • 4
    Bus - 156156
    Wait for bus
    156
    Shudehill
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chapel Lane
    15 min
  • 6
    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 13.66 km, which can typically be travelled in 49 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 Cheapside, Manchester and the nearest public transport station is Oldham.

Bus stations close to Oldham:

  • Oldham
  • Lord Street
  • Market (Stop Sm)

Public transport stations close to Blackley, Manchester

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

Bus stations close to Blackley:

  • Castlemere Road
  • Bank House Road
  • Sandyhill Road

Related Routes

From Oldham to Blackley by bus

To get from Oldham to Blackley in Manchester, take the 59 bus from Oldham station to Peterloo Medical Centre station. Next, take the 156 bus from Peterloo Medical Centre station to Chapel Lane station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min.

65min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5959
Bus - 156156
Walk to Blackley
Leaves from Oldham

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oldham
    200 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Piccadilly Gardens
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Peterloo Medical Centre
    22 min
  • 4
    Bus - 156156
    Wait for bus
    156
    Shudehill
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chapel Lane
    15 min
  • 6
    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 49 minutes, using Bus line PINK LINE, Bus line 53.

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

    The alternative route takes 65 minutes, using Bus line 59, 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 49 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 Oldham 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 Oldham and Blackley in Manchester by light rail and bus is about 49 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 Oldham.

  • 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 Oldham to Blackley in Manchester is Manchester. It leaves the Oldham stop at 09:49.