Wakefield to Oldham by train
Oldham lies 44 km (27 mi) west of Wakefield, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 25 min at the speeds typical of United Kingdom rail, over roughly 54 km (33 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Wakefield | Oldham | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 109,766 | 237,110 |
| Elevation | 50 m (164 ft) | 204 m (669 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Stations on record | Wakefield Westgate railway station, Wakefield Kirkgate railway station | Oldham Werneth railway station, Oldham Clegg Street railway station, Oldham Mumps (LNWR) railway station |
| Postal codes | WF1–WF90 | OL1–OL95 |
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Common questions
How far is Oldham from Wakefield?
44 km (27 mi) in a straight line, west of Wakefield; by road roughly 54 km (33 mi).
How long does it take to get from Wakefield to Oldham by train?
About 25 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Wakefield 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.