The average train between Oban and Manchester takes 8h 2m and the fastest train takes 6h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Oban to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Oban and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oban is at 8:39 PM which arrives into Manchester at 12:56 PM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 8h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Oban to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Oban station and arriving at Manchester station via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.
Oban to Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.
Oban to Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Oban to Manchester train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Oban and Manchester is 386.2 km. The road distance is 509 km.
You can take a train from Oban to Manchester Piccadilly via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Preston in around 7h 1m.
