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 - £65 and takes 8h 30m.

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 27m 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 Station Road via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.

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 45m.

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 45m and costs £40 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 7h 45m 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 TransPennine Express, 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 45m and costs £40 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 8h 30m.

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 TransPennine Express, 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 27m to drive from Manchester to Oban.

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

Book your Manchester to Oban train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 484+ hotels available in Oban.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Manchester 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
7h 45m
£43–172
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk030 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus 976
8h 30m
£31–60
Drive 304.8 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Obancar 304.8 mi
5h 27m
£75–108
Fly Manchester Airport to Glasgow Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
2. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Public Toiletsbus
3. Take the train from Crianlarich to Obantrain
8h 9m
£74–179
Bus via Manchester Central Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 181
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus 976
8h 40m
£43–71
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus, train
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 Terminal Building to Public Toiletsbus
4. Take the train from Crianlarich to Obantrain
8h 1m
£65–261
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
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 Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
9h 14m
£75–281
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 Drum Green to Filling Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Highland Theatrebus
9h 11m
£105–265

Manchester to Oban by train and foot

43Weekly Services

7h 45mAverage Duration

£43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 316.3 mi
Duration: 7h 45m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Oban via Preston, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Station Road via Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 30m.

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