The average train between Oldham and Ayr takes 5h 45m and the fastest train takes 4h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Oldham to Ayr. 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 hourly between Oldham and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oldham is at 11:38 PM which arrives into Ayr at 10:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Deansgate-Castlefield and take an average of 5h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



4h 50m • 3 changes



5h 8m • 3 changes



5h 23m • 3 changes



5h 7m • 3 changes



5h 33m • 3 changes



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5h 9m • 3 changes



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5h 33m • 3 changes



5h 7m • 3 changes



5h 9m • 3 changes



5h 22m • 3 changes
Want to know about travelling from Oldham to Ayr? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Oldham to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Oldham station and arriving at Ayr station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
Oldham to Ayr train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Deansgate station.
Oldham to Ayr train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Ayr station.
The distance between Oldham and Ayr is 268.4 km. The road distance is 433 km.
You can take a vehicle from Oldham King Street to Ayr via Deansgate-Castlefield, Deansgate, Preston, and Glasgow Central in around 5h 33m.