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
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 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 31m and costs around £4 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £35 for a 2h 06m 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 National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Oldham takes 72 km and will cost you around £3. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 113 km.
Airlines serving Oldham
Where to stay in Oldham
Average rates range from around £164 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £97 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Oldham
Most booked hotels in Oldham
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 £17.81 and £23.75. The most frequently booked car type in Oldham is Compact (Vauxhall Crossland 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, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.