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

From Oldham to Prestwich by bus and light rail

To get from Oldham to Prestwich in North West, take the PINK LINE light rail from Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink) station to Victoria (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, take the 98 bus from Victoria Rail Station (Stop Ny) station to King's Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min.

62min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
Bus - 9898
Walk to Prestwich
Leaves from Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink)
    340 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
    Wait for light rail
    PINK LINE
    East Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Victoria (Manchester Metrolink)
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Victoria Rail Station (Stop Ny)
    200 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9898
    Wait for bus
    98
    Bury
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    King's Road
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to Prestwich
    Walk to
    Prestwich
    100 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Oldham to Prestwich by bus

To get from Oldham to Prestwich in North West, take the 59 bus from Oldham station to Strangeways station. Next, take the X43 bus from Strangeways station to King's Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min.

73min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5959
Bus - X43X43
Walk to Prestwich
Leaves from Oldham

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oldham
    200 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Piccadilly Gardens
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Strangeways
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Strangeways
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - X43X43
    Wait for bus
    X43
    Burnley
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    King's Road
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to Prestwich
    Walk to
    Prestwich
    100 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Oldham to Prestwich

The distance between Oldham, North West and Prestwich, North West is approximately 17.98 km, which can typically be travelled in 62 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Oldham to Prestwich by bus and light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in North West – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Oldham

Oldham is located at Cheapside, North West and the nearest public transport station is Oldham.

Bus stations close to Oldham:

  • Oldham
  • Lord Street
  • Market (Stop Sm)

Public transport stations close to Prestwich, North West

Prestwich is located at Prestwich, North West and the nearest public transport station is Ostrich Lane.

Bus stations close to Prestwich:

  • Ostrich Lane
  • Overbrook Drive
  • Woodhill Drive

Related Routes

From Oldham to Prestwich by bus

To get from Oldham to Prestwich in North West, take the 59 bus from Oldham station to Strangeways station. Next, take the X43 bus from Strangeways station to King's Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min.

73min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5959
Bus - X43X43
Walk to Prestwich
Leaves from Oldham

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oldham
    200 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Piccadilly Gardens
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Strangeways
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Strangeways
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - X43X43
    Wait for bus
    X43
    Burnley
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    King's Road
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to Prestwich
    Walk to
    Prestwich
    100 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 62 minutes, using Bus line PINK LINE, Bus line 98.

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

    The alternative route takes 73 minutes, using Bus line 59, Bus line X43.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Oldham and Prestwich?

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

  • Which light rail line goes from Oldham to Prestwich?

    The PINK LINE light rail line goes from Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink) station near Oldham in Oldham to East Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till East Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink) station near Prestwich in North West.

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

    The total travel time between Oldham in Oldham and Prestwich in North West by light rail and bus is about 1 hr 2 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Oldham to get to Prestwich?

    Get on the PINK LINE light rail from the Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink) station near Oldham in Oldham.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Oldham and Prestwich?

    Get off the light rail at the East Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink) stop, which is closest to Prestwich in North West.