How to get from Oldham to West Didsbury by light rail?

From Oldham to West Didsbury by light rail

Take one direct light rail from Oldham to West Didsbury in Manchester: take the PINK LINE light rail from Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink) station to Burton Road (Manchester Metrolink) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min.

59min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - PINK LINEPINK LINE
Walk to West Didsbury
Leaves from Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink)
    480 m • 7 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
    Burton Road (Manchester Metrolink)
    47 min
  • 4
    Walk to West Didsbury
    Walk to
    West Didsbury
    Burton Road
    300 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Oldham to West Didsbury by bus

To get from Oldham to West Didsbury in Manchester, take the 84 bus from Oldham station to Piccadilly Gardens (Stop A) station. Next, take the 143 bus from Piccadilly Gardens station to Central Road (Stop C) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min.

87min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8484
Bus - 143143
Walk to West Didsbury
Leaves from Oldham

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oldham
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8484
    Wait for bus
    84
    Piccadilly Gardens
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Piccadilly Gardens (Stop A)
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Piccadilly Gardens
    240 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 143143
    Wait for bus
    143
    West Didsbury
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Central Road (Stop C)
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to West Didsbury
    Walk to
    West Didsbury
    Burton Road
    660 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Oldham to West Didsbury

The distance between Oldham, Manchester and West Didsbury, Manchester is approximately 21.9 km, which can typically be travelled in 59 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Oldham to West Didsbury by light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Manchester – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Oldham

Oldham is located at Oldham, Manchester and the nearest public transport station is Barn Street (Stop Kd).

Bus stations close to Oldham:

  • Barn Street (Stop Kd)
  • Barn Street (Stop Ka)
  • St Mary's Way

Public transport stations close to West Didsbury, Manchester

West Didsbury is located at Burton Road, Manchester and the nearest public transport station is The Metropolitan (Stop B).

Bus stations close to West Didsbury:

  • The Metropolitan (Stop B)
  • The Metropolitan (Stop A)
  • Withington Community Hosp (Stop A)

Related Routes

From Oldham to West Didsbury by bus

To get from Oldham to West Didsbury in Manchester, take the 84 bus from Oldham station to Piccadilly Gardens (Stop A) station. Next, take the 143 bus from Piccadilly Gardens station to Central Road (Stop C) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min.

87min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8484
Bus - 143143
Walk to West Didsbury
Leaves from Oldham

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Oldham
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8484
    Wait for bus
    84
    Piccadilly Gardens
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Piccadilly Gardens (Stop A)
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Piccadilly Gardens
    240 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 143143
    Wait for bus
    143
    West Didsbury
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Central Road (Stop C)
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to West Didsbury
    Walk to
    West Didsbury
    Burton Road
    660 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Oldham to West Didsbury?

    The fastest way takes 59 minutes, using Bus line PINK LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Oldham to West Didsbury?

    The alternative route takes 87 minutes, using Bus line 84, Bus line 143.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Oldham and West Didsbury?

    Yes, there’s a direct light rail going from Oldham in Oldham to West Didsbury in Manchester in 59 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Oldham to West Didsbury?

    The PINK LINE light rail line goes from Oldham King Street (Manchester Metrolink) station near Oldham in Oldham to East Didsbury (Manchester Metrolink) station near West Didsbury in Manchester.

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

    The total travel time between Oldham in Oldham and West Didsbury in Manchester by light rail is about 59 min.

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

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

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

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