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

By light rail and train

To get from Burnley to Oldham in North West, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one light rail line: take the NORTHERN train from Burnley Central station to Rose Grove station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally take the PINK LINE light rail from Rochdale Railway Station (Manchester Metrolink) station to Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 42 min.

102min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Train - NORTHERN
Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
Walk to Oldham
Leaves from Burnley Central
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Burnley Central
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Preston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rose Grove
    6 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Headbolt Lane
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rochdale
    34 min
  • 6
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Rochdale Railway Station (Manchester Metrolink)
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
    Wait for light rail
    PINK LINE
    East Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink)
    21 min
  • 9
    Walk to Oldham
    Walk to
    Oldham
    100 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Burnley to Oldham in North West, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NORTHERN train from Burnley Central station to Rose Grove station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally take the 409 bus from High Level Road (Stop D) station to Barn Street (Stop Ke) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 51 min.

111min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 409409
Walk to Oldham
Leaves from Burnley Central
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Burnley Central
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Preston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rose Grove
    6 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Headbolt Lane
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rochdale
    34 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    High Level Road (Stop D)
    420 yd • 5 min
  • 7
    Bus - 409409
    Wait for bus
    409
    Ashton-Under-Lyne
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Barn Street (Stop Ke)
    33 min
  • 9
    Walk to Oldham
    Walk to
    Oldham
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Burnley to Oldham
The distance between Burnley, North West and Oldham, North West is approximately 28.33 mi, which can typically be travelled in 102 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Burnley to Oldham 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 Burnley

Burnley is located at Burnley, North West and the nearest public transport station is Burnley Central.

Bus stations close to Burnley:

  • Burnley Central
  • Burnley College
  • Asda
Public transport stations close to Oldham, North West

Oldham is located at Oldham, North West and the nearest public transport station is St Mary's Way (Stop Yc).

Bus stations close to Oldham:

  • St Mary's Way (Stop Yc)
  • St Mary's Way (Stop Yz)
  • Lord Street
Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Burnley to Oldham in North West, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NORTHERN train from Burnley Central station to Rose Grove station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally take the 409 bus from High Level Road (Stop D) station to Barn Street (Stop Ke) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 51 min.

111min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 409409
Walk to Oldham
Leaves from Burnley Central
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Burnley Central
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Preston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rose Grove
    6 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Headbolt Lane
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rochdale
    34 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    High Level Road (Stop D)
    420 yd • 5 min
  • 7
    Bus - 409409
    Wait for bus
    409
    Ashton-Under-Lyne
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Barn Street (Stop Ke)
    33 min
  • 9
    Walk to Oldham
    Walk to
    Oldham
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 102 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line PINK LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 111 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line 409.

  • Is there a direct train between Burnley and Oldham in North West?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 42 min.

  • Which train line goes from Burnley to Oldham in North West?

    The NORTHERN train line goes from Burnley Central station near Burnley to Preston station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line till Preston station near Oldham in North West

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

    The total travel time between Burnley and Oldham in North West by train and light rail is about 1 hr 42 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Burnley to get to Oldham in North West?

    Get on the NORTHERN train from the Burnley Central station near Burnley in North West.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Burnley and Oldham in North West?

    Get off the train at the Preston station, which is closest to Oldham in North West.

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