The average bus between Ayr and Oldham takes 8h 26m and the fastest bus takes 7h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ayr to Oldham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Ayr and Oldham. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ayr is at 8:40 PM which arrives into Oldham at 7:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow and take an average of 8h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Ayr to Oldham? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Ayr to Oldham. However, there are services departing from Ayr station and arriving at Oldham station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.
Ayr to Oldham bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.
Ayr to Oldham bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
The distance between Ayr and Oldham is 268.4 km. The road distance is 411 km.
You can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Oldham King Street via Glasgow, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Exchange Square in around 6h 42m.