What is the cheapest way to get from Ayr to Oldham?

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Oldham is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ayr to Oldham?

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Oldham is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Oldham?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Oldham. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Oldham College via Buchanan Bus Station and Printworks. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Ayr and Oldham?

No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Oldham. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Oldham King Street via Glasgow Central, Preston and Deansgate-Castlefield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

How far is it from Ayr to Oldham?

The distance between Ayr and Oldham is 271 miles. The road distance is 203.8 miles.

How do I travel from Ayr to Oldham without a car?

The best way to get from Ayr to Oldham without a car is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs £90 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Ayr to Oldham?

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Ayr to Oldham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Oldham bus from?

Ayr to Oldham bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Oldham train from?

Ayr to Oldham train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.

Train or bus from Ayr to Oldham?

The best way to get from Ayr to Oldham is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs £90 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 17m.

Where does the Ayr to Oldham bus arrive?

Ayr to Oldham bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Ayr to Oldham train arrive?

Ayr to Oldham train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Ayr to Oldham?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Oldham is 204 miles. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Ayr to Oldham.

Where can I stay near Oldham?

There are 3871+ hotels available in Oldham.

Ayr to Oldham - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Ayr to Oldham by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Deansgatetrain
5h 21m
£91–177
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
7h 17m
£31–57
Drive 202.6 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Oldhamcar 202.6 mi
4h 6m
£50–72
Train, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
6h 35m
£71–183
Bus via Manchester Central Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
8h 1m
£49–127
Train, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane GLA - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
7h 16m
£84–211
Train, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane GLA - LBA
3. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Rochdaletrain
8h 27m
£84–187
Train, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 52m
£82–187

Ayr to Oldham by train and tram

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5h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 269.3 mi
Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Oldham, England?

You can take a train from Ayr to Oldham King Street via Glasgow Central, Preston, Deansgate, and Deansgate-Castlefield in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Oldham College via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Printworks in around 7h 17m.

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