Visiting Oldham

Oldham is on your list of places to visit - fantastic. Let's talk about restaurants, getting there and some tips about what to do when you arrive.

What Should I Do In Oldham?

If you have 3 hours, a half day or even a week in Oldham then we have some suggestions for you. Read our guides and get going today!

This should be enough to get you going in Oldham!

FAQs About Oldham

How Do I Get To Oldham?

If you are driving to Oldham:

  • From Manchester city centre, take the A62 towards Oldham.
  • From Leeds or Bradford, take the M62 and then the A627(M) towards Oldham.
  • From Sheffield or Derby, take the M1 and then the A628 towards Oldham.

If you are taking the train to Oldham:

  • Oldham has several train stations, including Oldham Werneth, Oldham Mumps, and Oldham Central.
  • If you are traveling from Manchester, you can catch a train from Manchester Victoria to any of the Oldham stations.
  • If you are traveling from Leeds or Bradford, you can catch a train to Manchester and then transfer to a train to Oldham.
  • If you are traveling from Sheffield or Derby, you can catch a train to Manchester and then transfer to a train to Oldham.

If you are coming from other local landmarks:

  • If you are coming from Manchester Airport, you can take a train to Manchester Piccadilly and then transfer to a train to Oldham.
  • If you are coming from the Trafford Centre, you can take a bus to Manchester city centre and then transfer to a train to Oldham.

What's The Nearest Airport To Oldham?

The closest airport to Oldham is Manchester Airport, which is approximately 17 miles away. From the airport, you can take the M60 motorway towards Oldham, which should take around 30-40 minutes depending on traffic. Alternatively, there are trains and buses that run directly from the airport to Oldham.

Where Is Oldham?