What is the cheapest way to get from Oldham to Ayr?

The cheapest way to get from Oldham to Ayr is to bus via Piccadilly Gardens which costs £25 - £45 and takes 7h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Oldham to Ayr?

The fastest way to get from Oldham to Ayr is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Oldham and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Oldham to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from John Street and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Oldham and Ayr?

No, there is no direct train from Oldham to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Oldham King Street and arriving at Ayr via Deansgate, Preston and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.

How far is it from Oldham to Ayr?

The distance between Oldham and Ayr is 271 miles. The road distance is 204.5 miles.

How do I travel from Oldham to Ayr without a car?

The best way to get from Oldham to Ayr without a car is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs £65 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Oldham to Ayr?

It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Oldham to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oldham to Ayr bus from?

Oldham to Ayr bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Oldham to Ayr train from?

Oldham to Ayr train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Deansgate station.

Train or bus from Oldham to Ayr?

The best way to get from Oldham to Ayr is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs £65 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £50 and takes 6h 55m.

Where does the Oldham to Ayr bus arrive?

Oldham to Ayr bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Glasgow station.

Where does the Oldham to Ayr train arrive?

Oldham to Ayr train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Oldham to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Oldham to Ayr is 204 miles. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Oldham to Ayr.

Where can I stay near Ayr?

There are 512+ hotels available in Ayr.

Oldham to Ayr - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Oldham to Ayr by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Deansgate to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
5h 33m
£66–181
Bus via Piccadilly Gardens
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgowbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
7h 9m
£26–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
6h 55m
£27–47
Drive 203.3 mi
1. Drive from Oldham to Ayrcar 203.3 mi
4h 8m
£51–73
Fly Manchester Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
6h 35m
£72–175
Train to Liverpool, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LPL - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
7h 16m
£76–201
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
7h 55m
£99–217
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
7h 5m
£75–182

Oldham to Ayr by tram and train

224Weekly Services

5h 33mAverage Duration

£66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 269.3 mi
Duration: 5h 33m

What companies run services between Oldham, England and Ayr, Scotland?

You can take a vehicle from Oldham King Street to Ayr via Deansgate-Castlefield, Deansgate, Preston, and Glasgow Central in around 5h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Oldham King Street to Ayr Bus Station via Exchange Square, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 55m.

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