How to get from Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) to Oldham by bus and light rail?

From Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) to Oldham by bus and light rail

To get from Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) to Oldham in Oldham, take the PURPLE LINE light rail from Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) station to Piccadilly Gardens (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, take the 83 bus from Piccadilly Gardens station to Oldham Bus Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min. The bus and light rail schedule from Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Oldham on the Moovit app.

63min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
Bus - 8383
Walk to Oldham
Leaves from Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink)
    120 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Light rail - PURPLE LINEPURPLE LINE
    Wait for light rail
    PURPLE LINE
    Etihad Campus (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Piccadilly Gardens (Manchester Metrolink)
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Piccadilly Gardens
    250 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8383
    Wait for bus
    83
    Oldham Mumps Interchange
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Oldham Bus Station
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to Oldham
    Walk to
    Oldham
    Cheapside
    230 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) to Oldham

The distance between Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) and Oldham is approximately 16.93 km, which can typically be travelled in 63 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) to Oldham by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Oldham – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Light Rail timetable from Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) to Oldham

To check the bus and light rail timetable from Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) to Oldham using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink)) and destination (Oldham), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and light rail routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and light rail, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your journey and stay up to date with the latest bus and light rail timetables.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) to Oldham?

    The fastest way takes 63 minutes, using Light Rail line PURPLE LINE, Bus line 83.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) and Oldham?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 3 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) to Oldham?

    The PURPLE LINE light rail line goes from Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) station near Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) in Trafford Bar to Piccadilly Gardens (Manchester Metrolink) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Piccadilly Gardens (Manchester Metrolink) station near Oldham.

  • How long does it take to travel from Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) to Oldham by light rail and bus?

    The total travel time between Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) and Oldham by light rail and bus is about 1 hr 3 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) to get to Oldham?

    Get on the PURPLE LINE light rail from the Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) station near Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) in Trafford Bar.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Old Trafford (Manchester Metrolink) and Oldham?

    Get off the light rail at the Piccadilly Gardens (Manchester Metrolink) stop, which is closest to Oldham.

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