The average train between Paisley and Oldham takes 4h 50m and the fastest train takes 4h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Paisley 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 Paisley and Oldham. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Paisley is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Oldham at 6:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 4h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 18m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Paisley 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 Paisley to Oldham. However, there are services departing from Paisley station and arriving at Oldham station via Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
Paisley to Oldham train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Paisley to Oldham train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Wigan North Western station.
The distance between Paisley and Oldham is 295 km. The road distance is 382 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Glasgow Central to Wigan North Western hourly. Tickets cost £70–110 and the journey takes 2h 36m. TransPennine Express also services this route 3 times a day.