Travel & Maps

Travel Information

For information about the latest travel disruption caused by the Metrolink Works click here (external site).

Car

Getting to Oldham by car or coach is easily. Oldham Town Centre is less than 10 minutes from both the M60 (junction 22) and M62 (junction 20).

Saddleworth’s Pennine hills and historic villages are also less than 10 minutes from the M62 (junction 21).

Details of car parks across the borough are available on www.oldham.gov.uk/car_parks_2.htm

Bus

Buses run from Manchester to Oldham every 10 minutes throughout the day. The journey takes approximately 30 minutes.  Details of which buses to catch are available on the GMPTE website (www.gmpte.com) or by calling the travel line number (0871 200 2233).

Coach parking  

Coach parking is available and free (except where stated otherwise) in the following areas. Coach drivers must contact Oldham Parking Administration in advance (Tel: 08456 804274) and give the Vehicle Registration number.

Coach parking in Oldham Town Centre

• Rock Street OL1 3US
• Bradshaw Street OL1 3US
• St Marys Way OL1 3US
• Kings Road OL8 2BJ

Nearest postcodes for sat nav use

Coach parking in Saddleworth

• Long stay – Saddleworth Sports Centre, Uppermill (small fee payable) OL3 6HQ
• Short stay (pick up / drop off) - Uppermill bus turning point OL3 6BD

Train and Metrolink

Trains run from Manchester and Huddersfield to the Saddleworth village of Greenfield (just a minute walk from Uppermill) every hour. The loop line to Oldham from Rochdale and Manchester is not running due to the building of the new metrolink route. In the meantime you can visit Oldham by car, bus or coach.

When do the trams start running?

• To Oldham Mumps, Spring 2012
• Through Oldham Town Centre, 2014

How often will the trams run?

• Peak 6 mins
• Off peak 12 mins

Air

Oldham is only 30 minutes drive from Manchester Airport. There are also train connections to the Saddleworth village of Greenfield (via Stalybridge) and an express service to Manchester City Centre (every half hour) from where you catch a tram (from Autumn 2011) or bus into Oldham Town Centre.

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