The average train between Glasgow and Oldham takes 4h 19m and the fastest train takes 3h 48m. There is an hourly train service from Glasgow 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.
Trains run hourly between Glasgow and Oldham. The earliest departure is at 4:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Glasgow is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Oldham at 6:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Glasgow 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 train from Glasgow to Oldham. However, there are services departing from Glasgow station and arriving at Oldham station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
Glasgow to Oldham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Glasgow to Oldham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Deansgate station.
The distance between Glasgow and Oldham is 292.7 km. The road distance is 368 km.
You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Oldham King Street via Preston, Deansgate, and Deansgate-Castlefield in around 4h 5m.