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

The cheapest way to get from Prestwick to Oldham is to bus via Piccadilly Gardens which costs £28 - £50 and takes 6h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Prestwick to Oldham is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Prestwick and Oldham?

No, there is no direct bus from Prestwick station to Oldham. However, there are services departing from Station Road and arriving at Barn Street via Glasgow and Piccadilly Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Prestwick and Oldham?

No, there is no direct train from Prestwick to Oldham. However, there are services departing from Prestwick Town and arriving at Oldham King Street via Glasgow Central, Preston and Deansgate-Castlefield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

How far is it from Prestwick to Oldham?

The distance between Prestwick and Oldham is 268 miles. The road distance is 206.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Prestwick to Oldham without a car is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs £65 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Prestwick to Oldham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Prestwick to Oldham bus from?

Prestwick to Oldham bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Station Road.

Where do I catch the Prestwick to Oldham train from?

Prestwick to Oldham train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Prestwick Town station.

Train or bus from Prestwick to Oldham?

The best way to get from Prestwick to Oldham is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs £65 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £50 and takes 6h 25m.

Where does the Prestwick to Oldham bus arrive?

Prestwick to Oldham bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Prestwick to Oldham train arrive?

Prestwick to Oldham train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Prestwick to Oldham?

Yes, the driving distance between Prestwick to Oldham is 207 miles. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Prestwick to Oldham.

Where can I stay near Oldham?

There are 2176+ hotels available in Oldham.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Prestwick to Oldham 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 Prestwick Town to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Deansgatetrain
5h 15m
£65–175
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Station Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 4 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
6h 25m
£28–48
Drive 205.6 mi
1. Drive from Prestwick to Oldhamcar 205.6 mi
4h 10m
£52–74
Train, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
6h 7m
£71–162
Bus via Piccadilly Gardens
1. Take the bus from Station Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 4 / ...
2. Take the bus from Glasgow to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
6h 35m
£28–46
Train, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane GLA - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 56m
£75–218
Train, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane GLA - LBA
3. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Rochdaletrain
8h 22m
£78–165
Train, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Paisley Gilmour Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 36m
£75–184

Prestwick to Oldham by train and tram

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5h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 266.3 mi
Duration: 5h 15m

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

You can take a train from Prestwick Town to Oldham King Street via Glasgow Central, Preston, Deansgate, and Deansgate-Castlefield in around 5h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Station Road to Oldham King Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Exchange Square in around 6h 25m.

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