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Manchester to Oban trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Oban takes 9h 46m and the fastest train takes 6h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester to Oban. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 46m
Duration
315 mi
Distance
£143
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain train
  2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train
  3. Take the train from Dalmuir to Obantrain train
7h 52m
£99–219

Manchester to Oban train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Manchester and Oban. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Oban at 11:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 9h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 315.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 46m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland?

You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Oban via Preston, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Dalmuir in around 7h 52m.

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