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

From Bolton to Oldham by light rail and train

To get from Bolton to Oldham in North West, take the NORTHERN train from Bolton station to Manchester Victoria 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 58 min.

58min
Train - NORTHERN
Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
Walk to Oldham
Leaves from Bolton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Bolton
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Rochdale
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Manchester Victoria
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Victoria (Manchester Metrolink)
    190 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
    Wait for light rail
    PINK LINE
    Shaw And Crompton (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink)
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to Oldham
    Walk to
    Oldham
    100 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Bolton to Oldham by bus and train

To get from Bolton to Oldham in North West, take the NORTHERN train from Bolton station to Moston station. Next, take the 81 bus from Moston Rail Station station to Oldham Bus Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min.

63min
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 8181
Walk to Oldham
Leaves from Bolton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Bolton
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Rochdale
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Moston
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Moston Rail Station
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Oldham Bus Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Oldham Bus Station
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to Oldham
    Walk to
    Oldham
    340 m • 5 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 29.52 km, which can typically be travelled in 58 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bolton 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.

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From Bolton to Oldham by bus and train

To get from Bolton to Oldham in North West, take the NORTHERN train from Bolton station to Moston station. Next, take the 81 bus from Moston Rail Station station to Oldham Bus Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min.

63min
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 8181
Walk to Oldham
Leaves from Bolton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Bolton
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Rochdale
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Moston
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Moston Rail Station
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Oldham Bus Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Oldham Bus Station
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to Oldham
    Walk to
    Oldham
    340 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 58 minutes, using Train line NORTHERN, Light Rail line PINK LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 63 minutes, using Train line NORTHERN, Bus line 81.

  • Is there a direct train between Bolton and Oldham?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 58 min.

  • Which train line goes from Bolton to Oldham?

    The NORTHERN train line goes from Rochdale station near Bolton in Bolton to Manchester Victoria station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till Manchester Victoria station near Oldham in North West.

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

    The total travel time between Bolton in Bolton and Oldham in North West by train and light rail is about 58 min.

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

    Get on the NORTHERN train from the Rochdale station near Bolton in Bolton.

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

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

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