Middlesbrough to Oldham by train
Oldham lies 129 km (80 mi) south-west of Middlesbrough, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 14 min at the speeds typical of United Kingdom rail, over roughly 157 km (98 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Middlesbrough | Oldham | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 142,707 | 237,110 |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | 204 m (669 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Stations on record | James Cook University Hospital railway station, Cargo Fleet railway station | Oldham Werneth railway station, Oldham Clegg Street railway station, Oldham Mumps (LNWR) railway station |
| Postal codes | TS1–TS4 | OL1–OL95 |
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Common questions
How far is Oldham from Middlesbrough?
129 km (80 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Middlesbrough; by road roughly 157 km (98 mi).
How long does it take to get from Middlesbrough to Oldham by train?
About 1 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Middlesbrough and Oldham?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.