Sheffield to Oldham by train
Oldham lies 47 km (29 mi) west of Sheffield, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 27 min at the speeds typical of United Kingdom rail, over roughly 57 km (35 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Sheffield | Oldham | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 556,500 | 237,110 |
| Elevation | 75 m (246 ft) | 204 m (669 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Oldham Werneth railway station, Oldham Clegg Street railway station, Oldham Mumps (LNWR) railway station |
| Postal codes | S1–S99 | OL1–OL95 |
Where to book trains from Sheffield to Oldham
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Staying in Oldham
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Common questions
How far is Oldham from Sheffield?
47 km (29 mi) in a straight line, west of Sheffield; by road roughly 57 km (35 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sheffield to Oldham by train?
About 27 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sheffield 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.