Oldham to Liverpool by train
Liverpool lies 59 km (36 mi) west of Oldham, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 34 min at the speeds typical of United Kingdom rail, over roughly 72 km (44 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Oldham | Liverpool | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 237,110 | 496,770 |
| Elevation | 204 m (669 ft) | 30 m (98 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Stations on record | Oldham Werneth railway station, Oldham Clegg Street railway station, Oldham Mumps (LNWR) railway station | Liverpool Central railway station, Liverpool South Parkway railway station, Wavertree Technology Park railway station |
| Postal codes | OL1–OL95 | L1–L8 |
Where to book trains from Oldham to Liverpool
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Staying in Liverpool
Our booking partner lists 1,732+ places to stay in Liverpool (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 625 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (326), and 11 are five-star. Across 415 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 519,637 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Liverpool from Oldham?
59 km (36 mi) in a straight line, west of Oldham; by road roughly 72 km (44 mi).
How long does it take to get from Oldham to Liverpool by train?
About 34 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Oldham and Liverpool?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Where can I stay in Liverpool?
Our booking partner lists 1,732+ places to stay in Liverpool, bookable on this site.
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.