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

From Chorley to Oldham by light rail and train

To get from Chorley to Oldham in North West, take the NORTHERN train from Chorley station to Deansgate station. Next, take the PINK LINE light rail from Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink) station to Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min. The light rail and train schedule from Chorley may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Oldham on the Moovit app.

86min
Train - NORTHERN
Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
Walk to Oldham
Leaves from Chorley

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Chorley
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Manchester Airport
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Deansgate
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink)
    140 m • 2 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)
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to Oldham
    Walk to
    Oldham
    100 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Chorley to Oldham by bus and train

To get from Chorley to Oldham in North West, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NORTHERN train from Chorley station to Bolton station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally 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 27 min. The light rail and train schedule from Chorley may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Oldham on the Moovit app.

87min
Train - NORTHERN
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 8181
Walk to Oldham
Leaves from Chorley

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Chorley
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Manchester Airport
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bolton
    14 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Rochdale
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Moston
    27 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Moston Rail Station
    50 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Oldham Bus Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Oldham Bus Station
    23 min
  • 9
    Walk to Oldham
    Walk to
    Oldham
    340 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Chorley to Oldham

The distance between Chorley, North West and Oldham, North West is approximately 49.46 km, which can typically be travelled in 86 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chorley 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.

Light Rail And Train schedule from Chorley to Oldham

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

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From Chorley to Oldham by bus and train

To get from Chorley to Oldham in North West, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NORTHERN train from Chorley station to Bolton station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally 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 27 min. The light rail and train schedule from Chorley may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Oldham on the Moovit app.

87min
Train - NORTHERN
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 8181
Walk to Oldham
Leaves from Chorley

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Chorley
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Manchester Airport
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bolton
    14 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Rochdale
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Moston
    27 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Moston Rail Station
    50 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Oldham Bus Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Oldham Bus Station
    23 min
  • 9
    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 Chorley to Oldham?

    The fastest way takes 86 minutes, using Train line NORTHERN, Light Rail line PINK LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 87 minutes, using Train line NORTHERN, Train line NORTHERN, Bus line 81.

  • Is there a direct train between Chorley and Oldham?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 26 min.

  • Which train line goes from Chorley to Oldham?

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

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

    The total travel time between Chorley in Chorley and Oldham in North West by train and light rail is about 1 hr 26 min.

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

    Get on the NORTHERN train from the Manchester Airport station near Chorley in Chorley.

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

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

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