Rotherham to Oldham by train
Oldham lies 52 km (32 mi) west of Rotherham, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 30 min at the speeds typical of United Kingdom rail, over roughly 63 km (39 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Rotherham | Oldham | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 117,618 | 237,110 |
| Elevation | 41 m (135 ft) | 204 m (669 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Stations on record | Rotherham Central railway station, Rotherham Masborough railway station, Holmes railway station | Oldham Werneth railway station, Oldham Clegg Street railway station, Oldham Mumps (LNWR) railway station |
| Postal codes | S60–S97 | OL1–OL95 |
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Common questions
How far is Oldham from Rotherham?
52 km (32 mi) in a straight line, west of Rotherham; by road roughly 63 km (39 mi).
How long does it take to get from Rotherham to Oldham by train?
About 30 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rotherham 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.