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How to get fromOldham to Ayrby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Oldham to Ayr by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Deansgate to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    5h 32m
    £88–181

  2. Bus via Hanover Street

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn30 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77 / ...
    6h 57m
    £32–57

  3. Drive 203 mi

    1. Drive from Oldham to Ayrcar car 203 mi
    4h 7m
    £50–72

  4. Fly Manchester Airport to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane MAN - GLA
    2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain train
    6h 38m
    £73–197

  5. Train via Carlisle

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain train Carlisle - Glasgow Central
    7h 1m
    £78–151

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgowbus bus Ukn30 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77 / ...
    7h 6m
    £32–57

  7. Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane MAN - EDI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 37m
    £60–173

  8. Train to Liverpool, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LPL - GLA
    3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain train
    7h 21m
    £80–213

  9. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain train
    6h 59m
    £81–198

Oldham to Ayr by bus, foot, and train

Calendar44Weekly Services
Duration7h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£78Cheapest Price
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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 bus from John Street to Ayr Bus Station via Hanover Street, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 57m.

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