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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Oban is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Oban is to drive which takes 5h 31m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Oban. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Oban via Preston and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.

How far is it from Manchester to Oban?

The distance between Manchester and Oban is 318 miles. The road distance is 306.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Oban without a car is to train which takes 7h 35m and costs £90 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from Manchester to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Oban bus from?

Manchester to Oban bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Oban train from?

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

Train or bus from Manchester to Oban?

The best way to get from Manchester to Oban is to train which takes 7h 35m and costs £90 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 6m.

Where does the Manchester to Oban bus arrive?

Manchester to Oban bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Manchester to Oban train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manchester to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Oban is 307 miles. It takes approximately 5h 31m to drive from Manchester to Oban.

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

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Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 556+ hotels available in Oban.

Manchester to Oban - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Manchester to Oban 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 Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Obantrain
7h 35m
£92–220
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 976
8h 6m
£31–51
Drive 304.8 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Obancar 304.8 mi
5h 31m
£74–107
Fly Manchester Airport to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus
7h 17m
£63–168
Train via Manchester Piccadilly
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
7h 54m
£91–217
Bus via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
2. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Bus Stationbus 976
9h 27m
£56–119
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus
7h 25m
£72–176
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus
8h 18m
£76–181
Fly Manchester Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Oban Bus Stationbus
8h 2m
£100–234

Manchester to Oban by train and bus

8Weekly Services

7h 35mAverage Duration

£92Cheapest Price

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Distance: 315.9 mi
Duration: 7h 35m

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, Waterloo Lane, Dundas Street, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 7h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 6m.

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