The average train between Prestwick and Oldham takes 5h 36m and the fastest train takes 4h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Prestwick 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 hourly between Prestwick and Oldham. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Prestwick is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Oldham at 8:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 5h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Prestwick to Oldham. However, there are services departing from Prestwick station and arriving at Oldham station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
Prestwick to Oldham train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Prestwick Town station.
Prestwick to Oldham train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Deansgate station.
The distance between Prestwick and Oldham is 270.7 km. The road distance is 428 km.
You can take a train from Prestwick Town to Oldham King Street via Glasgow Central, Preston, Deansgate, and Deansgate-Castlefield in around 5h 37m.