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

The cheapest way to get from Oldham to Hamilton is to bus via Buchanan Bus Station which costs £17 - £40 and takes 7h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oldham to Hamilton is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Oldham and Hamilton?

No, there is no direct bus from Oldham to Hamilton station. However, there are services departing from John Street and arriving at Bus Station via Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Oldham and Hamilton?

No, there is no direct train from Oldham to Hamilton. However, there are services departing from Oldham King Street and arriving at Motherwell via Deansgate and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.

How far is it from Oldham to Hamilton?

The distance between Oldham and Hamilton is 218 miles. The road distance is 198.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oldham to Hamilton without a car is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs £27 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Oldham to Hamilton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oldham to Hamilton bus from?

Oldham to Hamilton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Oldham to Hamilton train from?

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

Train or bus from Oldham to Hamilton?

The best way to get from Oldham to Hamilton is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs £27 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £50 and takes 6h 23m.

Where does the Oldham to Hamilton bus arrive?

Oldham to Hamilton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Oldham to Hamilton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oldham to Hamilton?

Yes, the driving distance between Oldham to Hamilton is 198 miles. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Oldham to Hamilton.

Where can I stay near Hamilton?

There are 1211+ hotels available in Hamilton.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Oldham to Hamilton by train, bus, car, tram, 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 Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Motherwelltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 23m
£28–132
Bus via Buchanan Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
7h 7m
£17–40
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
6h 23m
£28–50
Drive 197 mi
1. Drive from Oldham to Hamiltoncar 197 mi
3h 41m
£48–70
Tram to Manchester Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the tram from Oldham King Street to Deansgate-Castlefieldtram
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central Low Level to Hamilton Centraltrain
5h 47m
£56–138
Train to Liverpool, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LPL - GLA
6h 21m
£61–156
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 Motherwelltrain
7h 10m
£74–206
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
6h 24m
£41–226

Oldham to Hamilton by tram and train

133Weekly Services

4h 23mAverage Duration

£28Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Oldham to Hamilton.

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Distance: 216.4 mi
Duration: 4h 23m

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

You can take a vehicle from Oldham King Street to Motherwell via Deansgate-Castlefield, Deansgate, and Preston in around 4h 23m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £28–50 and the journey takes 4h 40m.

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