What is the cheapest way to get from Macclesfield to Oban?

The cheapest way to get from Macclesfield to Oban is to bus via Shudehill Interchange which costs £35 - £80 and takes 9h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Macclesfield to Oban?

The fastest way to get from Macclesfield to Oban is to drive which takes 5h 43m and costs £75 - £120.

Is there a direct train between Macclesfield and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Macclesfield to Oban. However, there are services departing from Macclesfield and arriving at Oban via Manchester Piccadilly, Preston and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.

How far is it from Macclesfield to Oban?

The distance between Macclesfield and Oban is 336 miles. The road distance is 324.3 miles.

How do I travel from Macclesfield to Oban without a car?

The best way to get from Macclesfield to Oban without a car is to train which takes 8h 29m and costs £50 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Macclesfield to Oban?

It takes approximately 8h 29m to get from Macclesfield to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Macclesfield to Oban train from?

Macclesfield to Oban train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Macclesfield to Oban?

The best way to get from Macclesfield to Oban is to train which takes 8h 29m and costs £50 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus via Shudehill Interchange, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 9h 49m.

Where does the Macclesfield to Oban train arrive?

Macclesfield to Oban train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Macclesfield to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Macclesfield to Oban is 324 miles. It takes approximately 5h 43m to drive from Macclesfield to Oban.

How do I get a train ticket from Macclesfield to Oban?

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Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 502+ hotels available in Oban.

Macclesfield to Oban - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Macclesfield to Oban by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
8h 29m
£53–182
Bus via Shudehill Interchange
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus 976
9h 49m
£37–76
Drive 322.5 mi
1. Drive from Macclesfield to Obancar 322.5 mi
5h 43m
£79–114
Fly Manchester Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
8h 44m
£78–180
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus 976
10h 35m
£48–96
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
8h 6m
£60–200
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
9h 3m
£70–223
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Macclesfield to Milton Keynes Centraltrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
9h 25m
£88–308

Macclesfield to Oban by train and foot

38Weekly Services

8h 29mAverage Duration

£53Cheapest Price

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Distance: 334 mi
Duration: 8h 29m

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

You can take a train from Macclesfield to Oban via Manchester Piccadilly, Preston, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 8h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Macclesfield to Station Road via Manchester Piccadilly, Charlotte Street, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 49m.

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