What is the cheapest way to get from Rotherham to Oldham?

The cheapest way to get from Rotherham to Oldham is to bus and line 83 bus which costs £9 - £13 and takes 3h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rotherham to Oldham?

The fastest way to get from Rotherham to Oldham is to drive which takes 56 min and costs £9 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between Rotherham and Oldham?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotherham to Oldham. However, there are services departing from Westgate/Unity Place and arriving at Barn Street via Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange and Piccadilly Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Rotherham and Oldham?

No, there is no direct train from Rotherham to Oldham. However, there are services departing from Rotherham Central and arriving at Oldham King Street via Sheffield and St Peter's Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.

How far is it from Rotherham to Oldham?

The distance between Rotherham and Oldham is 56 miles. The road distance is 39.5 miles.

How do I travel from Rotherham to Oldham without a car?

The best way to get from Rotherham to Oldham without a car is to train and tram which takes 2h 16m and costs £16 - £40.

How long does it take to get from Rotherham to Oldham?

It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Rotherham to Oldham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotherham to Oldham bus from?

Rotherham to Oldham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Rotherham to Oldham train from?

Rotherham to Oldham train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Sheffield station.

Where does the Rotherham to Oldham bus arrive?

Rotherham to Oldham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Rotherham to Oldham train arrive?

Rotherham to Oldham train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Rotherham to Oldham?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotherham to Oldham is 39 miles. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Rotherham to Oldham.

How do I get a bus ticket from Rotherham to Oldham?

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Where can I stay near Oldham?

There are 3845+ hotels available in Oldham.

Rotherham to Oldham - 4 ways to travel via train, tram, bus, and line 83 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Rotherham to Oldham by train, tram, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, tram
best
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the tram from St Peter's Square to Oldham King Streettram Pink Line
2h 16m
£17–36
Bus, line 83 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk079
2. Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Barn Streetbus 84 / ...
3h 31m
£9–13
Drive 39.2 mi
1. Drive from Rotherham to Oldhamcar 39.2 mi
56 min
£10–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Rotherham to Oldhamtaxi 39.2 mi
56 min
£170–210

Rotherham to Oldham by train, foot, and tram

303Weekly Services

2h 16mAverage Duration

£17Cheapest Price

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Distance: 56.2 mi
Duration: 2h 16m

What companies run services between Rotherham, England and Oldham, England?

You can take a bus from Westgate/Unity Place to Barn Street via Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Piccadilly Gardens in around 3h 31m.

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