Bus from Charlestown (Manchester) to Oldham
2 direct routes · about 22 min · first bus 06:14, last bus 23:08 (weekdays).
Next buses to Oldham as of 06:01
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Charlestown, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Bee Network | ~22 min | 31 | Sat 18 · Sun 16 | 06:14 | 23:08 | Shawford Road (opp) | Lee Street (Stop A) | Chadderton |
| 149 | Bee Network | ~20 min | 13 | Sat 13 · Sun 12 | 07:29 | 20:30 | Cartmel Court (opp) | Primrose Bank (nr) | Chadderton & Hollinwood |
Times are for the first boarding point in Charlestown on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 81 bus or 149 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Charlestown to Oldham?
2 routes run directly from Charlestown to Oldham: the 81 (Bee Network), the 149 (Bee Network). The most frequent is the 81, 31 times each weekday — board at Shawford Road (opp) and get off at Lee Street (Stop A), about 22 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Charlestown to Oldham?
Around 22 minutes on the 81, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Chadderton on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Charlestown to Oldham?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:14 and the last around 23:08. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Charlestown to Oldham?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.