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Madrid → Oldham

Driving from Madrid to Oldham

Oldham lies 1,464 km (910 mi) north of Madrid, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.

Driving takes about 22 h 20 min without stops, over roughly 1,786 km (1,110 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.

MadridOldham

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MadridOldham
CountrySpainUnited Kingdom
Population3.3 million237,110
Elevation665 m (2,182 ft)204 m (669 ft)
Time nowUTC+2 (Europe/Madrid)UTC+1 (Europe/London)
Postal codes04810–28087OL1–OL95

Clocks in Oldham are 1 h behind Madrid right now, so a 22 h 20 min journey lands only 21 h 20 min later by the destination clock.

What changes when you arrive in Oldham

Crossing from Spain into United Kingdom: money changes from the Euro to the Pound (GBP); traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +44; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.

Where to book car hire from Madrid to Oldham

ExpediaCar hire from the major suppliers, and the one to look at if the flight or hotel is already booked there. Part of Expedia Group.Check car hire on Expedia (opens www.expedia.com in a new tab)
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Auto EuropeA broker specialising in Europe, often with clearer all-in pricing for US renters.Get European rates on Auto Europe (opens www.autoeurope.com in a new tab)
Rentalcars.comBooking.com's car arm, with wide airport coverage worldwide.Compare suppliers on Rentalcars.com (opens www.rentalcars.com in a new tab)
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Staying in Oldham

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Common questions

How far is Oldham from Madrid?

1,464 km (910 mi) in a straight line, north of Madrid; by road roughly 1,786 km (1,110 mi).

How long does it take to get from Madrid to Oldham by car?

About 22 h 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Madrid and Oldham?

Oldham is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/London against Europe/Madrid).

What currency do I need in Oldham?

The Pound (GBP).

Where these facts come from

  • GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
  • Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.