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 £15 - £40 and takes 7h 3m.

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 39m 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 21m.

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 25m.

How far is it from Oldham to Hamilton?

The distance between Oldham and Hamilton is 218 miles. The road distance is 197.9 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 25m and costs £24 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 25m 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, bus or fly from Oldham to Hamilton?

The best way to get from Oldham to Hamilton is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs £24 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £31 - £35 and takes 6h 21m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £150 and takes 6h 7m.

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 39m to drive from Oldham to Hamilton.

Where can I stay near Hamilton?

There are 1206+ hotels available in Hamilton.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Oldham to Hamilton 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 Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Motherwelltrain Rugby - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 25m
£25–139
Bus via Buchanan Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk030 / ...
7h 3m
£15–40
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
6h 21m
£31–35
Drive 196.8 mi
1. Drive from Oldham to Hamiltoncar 196.8 mi
3h 39m
£48–69
Fly Manchester Airport to Glasgow Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
6h 7m
£61–147
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 20m
£70–173
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
6h 59m
£79–216
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
£50–225

Oldham to Hamilton by tram and train

135Weekly Services

4h 25mAverage Duration

£25Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Oldham to Hamilton.

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Distance: 216.3 mi
Duration: 4h 25m

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 25m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £31–35 and the journey takes 4h 40m.

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