The average train between Oldham and Hamilton takes 4h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Oldham to Hamilton. 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 Hamilton. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Oldham is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Hamilton at 10:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Deansgate-Castlefield and take an average of 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Oldham to Hamilton? 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 Hamilton. However, there are services departing from Oldham station and arriving at Hamilton station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
Oldham to Hamilton train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Deansgate station.
Oldham to Hamilton train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Motherwell station.
The distance between Oldham and Hamilton is 276.5 km. The road distance is 348 km.
You can take a vehicle from Oldham King Street to Motherwell via Deansgate-Castlefield, Deansgate, and Preston in around 4h 21m.