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

The cheapest way to get from Oldham to Ayr is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 7h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oldham to Ayr is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Oldham and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Oldham to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Oldham and Ayr?

No, there is no direct train from Oldham to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Oldham King Street and arriving at Ayr via Deansgate, Preston and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.

How far is it from Oldham to Ayr?

The distance between Oldham and Ayr is 271 miles. The road distance is 204.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oldham to Ayr without a car is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs £65 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Oldham to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oldham to Ayr bus from?

Oldham to Ayr bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Oldham to Ayr train from?

Oldham to Ayr train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Deansgate station.

Train or bus from Oldham to Ayr?

The best way to get from Oldham to Ayr is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs £65 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus via Exchange Square, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 6h 59m.

Where does the Oldham to Ayr bus arrive?

Oldham to Ayr bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Glasgow station.

Where does the Oldham to Ayr train arrive?

Oldham to Ayr train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Oldham to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Oldham to Ayr is 204 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Oldham to Ayr.

Where can I stay near Ayr?

There are 556+ hotels available in Ayr.

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There are 7 ways to get from Oldham to Ayr by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Deansgate to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
5h 32m
£68–148
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
7h 15m
£38–57
Bus via Exchange Square
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgowbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
6h 59m
£39–59
Drive 203 mi
1. Drive from Oldham to Ayrcar 203 mi
4h 7m
£50–73
Fly Manchester Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
6h 38m
£75–209
Train to Liverpool, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LPL - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
7h 21m
£81–224
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
7h 52m
£89–216

Oldham to Ayr by tram and train

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Distance: 269.3 mi
Duration: 5h 32m

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

You can take a vehicle from Oldham King Street to Ayr via Deansgate-Castlefield, Deansgate, Preston, and Glasgow Central in around 5h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Oldham King Street to Ayr Bus Station via Exchange Square, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 59m.

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