With a population of 104.782, Oldham is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Oldham to see all of its attractions.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Grapes (161 St. John Street) and The Grill at No. 20 (20 Retiro Street) are great picks.
When flying to Oldham, you’ll arrive at Manchester Airport (UK) (MAN), which is located 23 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Oldham include American Airlines, British Airways and Cathay Pacific. The shortest domestic flight to Oldham departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Oldham, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Oldham to Leeds takes 1h 00m and costs around £19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bradford, expect to pay about £14 for a 1h 24m trip. Located 0.5 km from the city centre, Oldham Westwood Metrolink is the busiest station in Oldham. Another popular train station is Oldham Mumps, located 1.1 km from the centre.
Another option to get to Oldham is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 264 km from Oldham. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Oldham, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Oldham takes 113 km and will cost you around £6. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 193 km.
Average rates range from around £168 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £98 and up for a 5-star experience.
Hiring a car in Oldham costs £38 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 12% more expensive than at Manchester.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Oldham (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.87 and £23.83. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Oldham, while also 21% cheaper than other types, on average.