Boundary Park, home of Oldham Athletic AFC, is located on Furtherwood Road, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL1 2PA. Sitting on one of the highest points of any professional football ground in England, the stadium is located around one mile north-east of Oldham town centre. It is easily accessible via the M60 and M62 motorway network and is well served by trains, Metrolink trams and local bus services. This guide explains the best ways to reach Boundary Park, where to park and the transport options available on matchdays.
If you're travelling from Leeds, Bradford, Huddersfield, Lancashire or further north, the quickest route is via the M62.
The stadium is clearly signposted as you approach the town centre.
Supporters travelling from Birmingham, London, Leicester or the South Coast should follow these directions:
Traffic around Oldham town centre can become congested before kick-off, particularly for larger fixtures.
If travelling from Sheffield, Doncaster, York or the East Midlands:
The journey from Leeds typically takes around one hour.
Supporters travelling from Liverpool, Chester, Warrington or North Wales should:
The stadium is approximately 15 minutes from the M60 outside peak traffic.
The nearest mainline railway station is Manchester Victoria, although many supporters also travel via Rochdale before using the Metrolink.
From Manchester Victoria, supporters can transfer directly onto the Manchester Metrolink service to Oldham.
Supporters travelling from London, Birmingham, Bristol or the South Coast will usually arrive at Manchester Piccadilly.
The nearest Metrolink stops are:
Many supporters travelling by public transport use the Metrolink as it provides the easiest access to the stadium.
Yes. Walking from either Westwood or Freehold tram stop is straightforward.
The route is well used on matchdays and takes between 10 and 12 minutes. Please note that there is a steady uphill climb towards the stadium.
Yes. Oldham Mumps Interchange is approximately 1 mile from Boundary Park.
The walk takes around 20-25 minutes.
Yes. Several Bee Network bus services operate between Oldham town centre and Boundary Park.
Popular services include:
Buses generally operate every 10-15 minutes, with journey times from the town centre of approximately 10 minutes, followed by a short walk to the stadium.
No. Oldham Athletic do not currently operate an official matchday shuttle bus between railway stations or Metrolink stops and the stadium.
Most supporters either walk from the tram stop or use the regular Bee Network bus services.
Yes. Supporters can use the Manchester Metrolink Park & Ride facilities before travelling by tram to Westwood or Freehold.
Popular Park & Ride sites include:
This is a convenient option for supporters wishing to avoid parking close to the stadium.
Yes. Boundary Park has official stadium parking available.
Supporters should note:
The official stadium car park is the closest option and offers direct access to the turnstiles.
Several public car parks are available around Oldham town centre, approximately 20-25 minutes' walk from Boundary Park.
Supporters can also catch a local bus or taxi from the town centre to the stadium.
There is limited on-street parking around the stadium.
Supporters should:
Walking routes from nearby parking are clearly signposted.
Yes. Accessible parking is available close to the stadium entrances.
Supporters requiring accessible parking should contact Oldham Athletic before travelling to reserve a space.
For motorists, travelling via the M62 Junction 22 or the M60 provides the quickest access from every direction.
If travelling by public transport, taking a train to Manchester before using the Manchester Metrolink to Westwood is the easiest option, with just a 10-minute walk to the stadium.
Supporters driving to the match should arrive early to secure official stadium parking or use one of the nearby public parking options if the stadium car park is full.
