The average train between Oldham and Kilmarnock takes 5h 52m and the fastest train takes 4h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Oldham to Kilmarnock. 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 Oldham and Kilmarnock. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Oldham is at 10:53 PM which arrives into Kilmarnock at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Deansgate-Castlefield and take an average of 5h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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4h 35m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Oldham to Kilmarnock? 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 Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Oldham station and arriving at Kilmarnock station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
Oldham to Kilmarnock train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Deansgate station.
Oldham to Kilmarnock train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
The distance between Oldham and Kilmarnock is 276.6 km. The road distance is 406 km.
You can take a vehicle from Oldham King Street to Kilmarnock via Deansgate-Castlefield, Deansgate, Preston, and Glasgow Central in around 5h 35m.