Oldham travel guide

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You're Going to Love Oldham

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.

Where to Eat in Oldham

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 to visit Oldham

Oldham in January
Estimated hotel price
£46
1 night at 3-star hotel
Oldham in January
Estimated hotel price
£46
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Oldham

Plane

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.

Train

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.

Car

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.

Bus

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.

Plane

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.

Train

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.

Car

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.

Bus

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.

Airports near Oldham

Airlines serving Oldham

Lufthansa
Good (4,679 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (928 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,510 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,610 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,304 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,565 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (479 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,943 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,815 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (828 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Oldham

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.

Where to stay in popular areas of Oldham

Most booked hotels in Oldham

Boat & Horses Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£76+
Kimpton Clocktower Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£105+
Grains Bar Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£46+
The Hawthorne
0 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£70+
Travelodge Manchester Central
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£40+
Clayton Hotel, Manchester Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£111+

Hiring a car in Oldham

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.

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.