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, The Grill at No. 20 (20 Retiro Street) and Achilles Meze Bar and Grill (7 Fairbottom Street) are great picks.
When flying to Oldham, you’ll arrive at Manchester Airport (UK) (MAN), which is located 14 miles 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 Bradford takes 1h 24m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £15 for a 1h 40m trip. Located 0.3 miles from the city centre, Oldham Westwood Metrolink is the busiest station in Oldham. Another popular train station is Oldham Mumps, located 0.7 miles from the centre.
Another option to get to Oldham is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 164 miles from Oldham. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Oldham, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Oldham takes 45 miles and will cost you around £6. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 70 miles.
Average rates range from around £167 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £97 and up for a 5-star experience.
Hiring a car in Oldham costs £41 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 22% 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 £17.83 and £23.77. The most frequently booked car type in Oldham is Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Seat Mii or similar) is, on average, 79% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.