How to get from Oldham to Rochdale by light rail?

From Oldham to Rochdale by light rail

Take one direct light rail from Oldham to Rochdale in North West: take the PINK LINE light rail from Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink) station to Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 34 min.

34min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
Walk to Rochdale
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
    Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink)
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to Rochdale
    Walk to
    Rochdale
    130 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Oldham to Rochdale by bus

Take one direct bus from Oldham to Rochdale in North West: take the 409 bus from Oldham Bus Station station to Rochdale Interchange station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min.

43min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 409409
Walk to Rochdale
Leaves from Oldham Bus Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oldham Bus Station
    120 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 409409
    Wait for bus
    409
    Rochdale Interchange
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rochdale Interchange
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to Rochdale
    Walk to
    Rochdale
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Oldham to Rochdale

The distance between Oldham, North West and Rochdale, North West is approximately 13.49 km, which can typically be travelled in 34 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Oldham to Rochdale by 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 Station.

Bus stations close to Oldham:

  • Oldham Bus Station
  • Barn Street

Public transport stations close to Rochdale, North West

Rochdale is located at Rochdale, North West and the nearest public transport station is Rochdale Interchange.

Train stations close to Rochdale:

  • Rochdale

Bus stations close to Rochdale:

  • Rochdale Interchange
  • The Esplanade

Related Routes

From Oldham to Rochdale by bus

Take one direct bus from Oldham to Rochdale in North West: take the 409 bus from Oldham Bus Station station to Rochdale Interchange station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min.

43min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 409409
Walk to Rochdale
Leaves from Oldham Bus Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oldham Bus Station
    120 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 409409
    Wait for bus
    409
    Rochdale Interchange
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rochdale Interchange
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to Rochdale
    Walk to
    Rochdale
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 34 minutes, using Bus line PINK LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 43 minutes, using Bus line 409.

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

    Yes, there’s a direct light rail going from Oldham in Oldham to Rochdale in North West in 34 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Oldham to Rochdale?

    The PINK LINE light rail line goes from Oldham Central (Manchester Metrolink) station near Oldham in Oldham to Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) station near Rochdale in North West.

  • How long does it take to travel from Oldham to Rochdale by light rail?

    The total travel time between Oldham in Oldham and Rochdale in North West by light rail is about 34 min.

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

    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 Rochdale?

    Get off the light rail at the Rochdale Town Centre (Manchester Metrolink) station, which is closest to Rochdale in North West.

  • When is the first bus from Oldham to Rochdale?

    The first bus from Oldham in Oldham to Rochdale in North West is Rochdale - Ashton Under Lyne. It leaves the Oldham Bus Station stop at 09:10.