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

The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Oldham is to bus via Buchanan Bus Station which costs £29 - £55 and takes 5h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Oldham is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Hamilton and Oldham?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamilton station to Oldham. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Barn Street via Piccadilly Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Hamilton and Oldham?

No, there is no direct train from Hamilton to Oldham. However, there are services departing from Motherwell and arriving at Oldham King Street via Preston and Deansgate-Castlefield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.

How far is it from Hamilton to Oldham?

The distance between Hamilton and Oldham is 218 miles. The road distance is 198.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hamilton to Oldham without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs £40 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Hamilton to Oldham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Oldham bus from?

Hamilton to Oldham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Hamilton to Oldham train from?

Hamilton to Oldham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Motherwell station.

Train, bus or fly from Hamilton to Oldham?

The best way to get from Hamilton to Oldham is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs £40 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 5h 4m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £200 and takes 6h 23m.

Where does the Hamilton to Oldham bus arrive?

Hamilton to Oldham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Hamilton to Oldham train arrive?

Hamilton to Oldham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Hamilton to Oldham?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to Oldham is 198 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Hamilton to Oldham.

How do I get a bus ticket from Hamilton to Oldham?

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Where can I stay near Oldham?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Deansgatetrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
3h 53m
£42–117
Bus via Buchanan Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
5h 58m
£29–51
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 590 / ...
5h 4m
£35–56
Drive 197.1 mi
1. Drive from Hamilton to Oldhamcar 197.1 mi
3h 40m
£49–71
Fly Glasgow Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
6h 23m
£62–192
Fly Glasgow Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane GLA - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
7h 2m
£69–209
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
6h 33m
£79–183
Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 30m
£63–157

Hamilton to Oldham by train and tram

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Distance: 216.3 mi
Duration: 3h 53m

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

You can take a train from Motherwell to Oldham King Street via Preston, Deansgate, and Deansgate-Castlefield in around 3h 53m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Station twice daily. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 4h 15m.

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