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

The cheapest way to get from Oldham to Kilmarnock is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 6h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oldham to Kilmarnock is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Oldham and Kilmarnock?

No, there is no direct bus from Oldham to Kilmarnock station. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Kilmarnock Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Oldham and Kilmarnock?

No, there is no direct train from Oldham to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Oldham King Street and arriving at Kilmarnock via Deansgate, Preston and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.

How far is it from Oldham to Kilmarnock?

The distance between Oldham and Kilmarnock is 254 miles. The road distance is 205.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oldham to Kilmarnock without a car is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs £60 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Oldham to Kilmarnock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oldham to Kilmarnock bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Oldham to Kilmarnock train from?

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

Train or bus from Oldham to Kilmarnock?

The best way to get from Oldham to Kilmarnock is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs £60 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus via Exchange Square, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 6h 36m.

Where does the Oldham to Kilmarnock bus arrive?

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

Where does the Oldham to Kilmarnock train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oldham to Kilmarnock?

Yes, the driving distance between Oldham to Kilmarnock is 205 miles. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Oldham to Kilmarnock.

Where can I stay near Kilmarnock?

There are 572+ hotels available in Kilmarnock.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Deansgate to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
5h 36m
£61–137
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
6h 51m
£34–52
Bus via Exchange Square
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgowbus Ukn30 / ...
6h 36m
£35–54
Drive 204.2 mi
1. Drive from Oldham to Kilmarnockcar 204.2 mi
4h 8m
£51–73
Tram to Manchester Airport, fly, train
1. Take the tram from Oldham King Street to Deansgate-Castlefieldtram
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain
6h 37m
£68–201
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central
6h 7m
£72–122
Tram, train to Liverpool, fly, train
1. Take the tram from Oldham King Street to St Peter's Squaretram
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LPL - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain
7h 15m
£74–216
Tram, train to Birmingham Airport, fly, train
1. Take the tram from Oldham King Street to St Peter's Squaretram
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain
7h 8m
£68–164

Oldham to Kilmarnock by tram and train

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5h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 252.3 mi
Duration: 5h 36m

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

You can take a vehicle from Oldham King Street to Kilmarnock via Deansgate-Castlefield, Deansgate, Preston, and Glasgow Central in around 5h 36m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgow twice daily. Tickets cost £25–40 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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