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 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 1h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Oldham, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Oldham to Liverpool takes 0h 57m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £32 for a 2h 06m 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.

Car

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.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Oldham, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Oldham takes 65 miles and will cost you around £3. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 70 miles.

Plane

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 1h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Oldham, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Oldham to Liverpool takes 0h 57m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £32 for a 2h 06m 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.

Car

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.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Oldham, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Oldham takes 65 miles and will cost you around £3. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 70 miles.

Airports near Oldham

Airlines serving Oldham

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,577 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,276 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (490 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,114 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,934 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (225 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (922 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,171 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (823 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
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Where to stay in Oldham

Average rates range from around £164 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £96 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Oldham

Most booked hotels in Oldham

Kimpton Clocktower Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£98+
Boat & Horses Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£75+
Grains Bar Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£45+
Travelodge Manchester Central
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£36+
The Hawthorne
0 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£70+
Clayton Hotel, Manchester Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£102+

Hiring a car in Oldham

Hiring a car in Oldham costs £43 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 18% 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 £17.78 and £23.71. The most frequently booked car type in Oldham is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Sedan or similar) is, on average, 81% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Oldham costs £43 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 18% 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 £17.78 and £23.71. The most frequently booked car type in Oldham is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Sedan or similar) is, on average, 81% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.