🚌 Bus from Manchester City Centre to Oldham
8 direct routes · about 45 min · first bus 05:05, last bus 00:20 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84 | Bee Network | ~45 min | 140 | 05:05 | 00:20 | Piccadilly Gardens (Stop A) |
| 83 | Bee Network | ~37 min | 139 | 04:50 | 00:05 | Piccadilly Gardens (Stop A) |
| 59 | Bee Network | ~67 min | 128 | 05:11 | 00:10 | Piccadilly Gardens (Stop F) |
| 76 | Bee Network | ~51 min | 83 | 06:21 | 23:20 | Piccadilly Gardens (Stop D) |
| 81 | Bee Network | ~40 min | 47 | 05:50 | 22:50 | Piccadilly Gardens (Stop B) |
| 182 | Bee Network | ~40 min | 43 | 06:05 | 23:10 | Piccadilly Gardens (Stop F) |
| 76A | Bee Network | ~51 min | 8 | 09:08 | 19:05 | Piccadilly Gardens (Stop D) |
| 540 | National Express | ~25 min | 2 | 20:05 | 21:20 | Manchester Central Coach Station |
Times are for the first boarding point in Manchester City Centre on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Manchester City Centre to Oldham?
8 routes run directly from Manchester City Centre to Oldham: the 84 (Bee Network), the 83 (Bee Network), the 59 (Bee Network), the 76 (Bee Network), the 81 (Bee Network), the 182 (Bee Network), the 76A (Bee Network), the 540 (National Express).
How long does the bus take from Manchester City Centre to Oldham?
Around 45 minutes on the 84, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Manchester City Centre to Oldham?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 84) leaves around 05:05 and the last around 00:20. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Manchester City Centre to Oldham?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.