The average train between Hamilton and Oldham takes 4h 16m and the fastest train takes 3h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Hamilton to Oldham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Hamilton and Oldham. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hamilton is at 11:58 PM which arrives into Oldham at 6:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Hamilton to Oldham. However, there are services departing from Hamilton station and arriving at Oldham station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
Hamilton to Oldham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Motherwell station.
Hamilton to Oldham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Deansgate station.
The distance between Hamilton and Oldham is 276.5 km. The road distance is 348 km.
You can take a train from Motherwell to Oldham King Street via Preston, Deansgate, and Deansgate-Castlefield in around 4h 14m.