The average train between Oldham and East Kilbride takes 5h 12m and the fastest train takes 4h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Oldham to East Kilbride. 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 every 3 hours between Oldham and East Kilbride. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Oldham is at 10:53 PM which arrives into East Kilbride at 8:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Deansgate-Castlefield and take an average of 5h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 34m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Oldham to East Kilbride? 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 Oldham to East Kilbride. However, there are services departing from Deansgate station and arriving at Glasgow Central station via Preston station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
Oldham to East Kilbride train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Deansgate station.
Oldham to East Kilbride train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
The distance between Oldham and East Kilbride is 280.5 km. The road distance is 323 km.
You can take a vehicle from Oldham King Street to East Kilbride via Deansgate-Castlefield, Deansgate, Preston, and Glasgow Central in around 5h 13m.