Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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. Oldham deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Oldham

If you’re looking for affordable options, Grapes (161 St. John Street Lees) and The Grill at No. 20 (20 Retiro Street) are great picks.

When to visit Oldham

Oldham in December
Estimated hotel price
£47
1 night at 3-star hotel
Oldham in December
Estimated hotel price
£47
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, Finnair and British Airways. 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 Birmingham takes 2h 05m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £86 for a 2h 46m 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 Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Oldham, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Oldham takes 113 km and will cost you around £7. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 129 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, Finnair and British Airways. 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 Birmingham takes 2h 05m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £86 for a 2h 46m 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 Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Oldham, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Oldham takes 113 km and will cost you around £7. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 129 km.

Airports near Oldham

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Oldham

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in Oldham

Average rates range from around £81 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £101 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Oldham

Most booked hotels in Oldham

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Kimpton Clocktower Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£117+
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Grains Bar Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£75+
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Boat & Horses Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£74+
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The Hawthorne
0 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£66+
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Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£128+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£84+
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Hiring a car in Oldham

Hiring a car in Oldham costs £39 per day, on average, or £77 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 15% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Oldham is Full-size (Renault Scénic or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Citroen C3 or similar) is, on average, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Oldham costs £39 per day, on average, or £77 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 15% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Oldham is Full-size (Renault Scénic or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Citroen C3 or similar) is, on average, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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