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

Bolton to Oldham - Bus Timetable

The 8 bus from Bolton to Oldham runs from 04:16 to 23:01, with departures every 10-30 min. The journey takes about 1 hr 35 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Bolton to Oldham by bus and light rail

To get from Bolton to Oldham in North West, take the 8 bus from Grosvenor Street station to Victoria Rail Station station. Next, take the PINK LINE light rail from Victoria (Manchester Metrolink) station to Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min. The bus and light rail schedule from Bolton may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and light rail schedule to Oldham on the Moovit app.

95min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 88
Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
Walk to Oldham
Leaves from Grosvenor Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Grosvenor Street
    260 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Shudehill Interchange
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Victoria Rail Station
    54 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Victoria (Manchester Metrolink)
    250 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
    Wait for light rail
    PINK LINE
    Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink)
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to Oldham
    Walk to
    Oldham
    100 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Bolton to Oldham

The distance between Bolton, North West and Oldham, North West is approximately 30.52 km, which can typically be travelled in 95 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bolton to Oldham by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in North West – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Light Rail timetable from Bolton to Oldham

To check the bus and light rail timetable from Bolton to Oldham using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Bolton) 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 Bolton to Oldham?

    The fastest way takes 95 minutes, using Bus line 8, Light Rail line PINK LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Bolton and Oldham?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 35 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Bolton to Oldham?

    The 8 bus line goes from Grosvenor Street station near Bolton in Bolton to Victoria Rail Station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Victoria Rail Station near Oldham in North West.

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

    The total travel time between Bolton in Bolton and Oldham in North West by bus and light rail is about 1 hr 35 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Bolton to get to Oldham?

    Get on the 8 bus from the Grosvenor Street stop near Bolton in Bolton.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Bolton and Oldham?

    Get off the bus at the Victoria Rail Station, which is closest to Oldham in North West.

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