The average train between Paisley and Oldham takes 4h 49m and the fastest train takes 4h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Paisley 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 every 2 hours between Paisley and Oldham. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Paisley is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Oldham at 6:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 4h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 43m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Paisley to Oldham? 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 Paisley to Oldham. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central station and arriving at Deansgate station via Preston station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
Paisley to Oldham train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Paisley to Oldham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Deansgate station.
The distance between Paisley and Oldham is 295 km. The road distance is 345 km.
You can take a train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Oldham King Street via Glasgow Central, Preston, Deansgate, and Deansgate-Castlefield in around 4h 39m.