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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Macclesfield is to bus which costs £35 - £120 and takes 8h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oban to Macclesfield is to drive which takes 5h 45m and costs £75 - £120.

Is there a direct train between Oban and Macclesfield?

No, there is no direct train from Oban to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from Oban and arriving at Macclesfield via Glasgow Central, Preston and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.

How far is it from Oban to Macclesfield?

The distance between Oban and Macclesfield is 336 miles. The road distance is 325 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oban to Macclesfield without a car is to train via Preston which takes 7h 22m and costs £70 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Oban to Macclesfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oban to Macclesfield train from?

Oban to Macclesfield train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.

Train or bus from Oban to Macclesfield?

The best way to get from Oban to Macclesfield is to train via Preston which takes 7h 22m and costs £70 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £120 and takes 8h 41m.

Where does the Oban to Macclesfield train arrive?

Oban to Macclesfield train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.

Can I drive from Oban to Macclesfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Macclesfield is 325 miles. It takes approximately 5h 45m to drive from Oban to Macclesfield.

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

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Where can I stay near Macclesfield?

There are 1293+ hotels available in Macclesfield.

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

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

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Train via Preston
best
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
7h 22m
£71–318
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 976
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
8h 41m
£39–112
Drive 323.1 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Macclesfieldcar 323.1 mi
5h 45m
£79–114
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Terminal Buildingbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
7h 2m
£69–225
Train
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Oban - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Stockporttrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
8h
£89–316
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Terminal Buildingbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Macclesfieldtrain
7h
£77–185
Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the bus from Oban Bus Station to Inverness Union Streetbus
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
7h 47m
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Oban to Crianlarichtrain
2. Take the bus from Crianlarich to Edinburgh Airportbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
4. Take the train from Birmingham International to Macclesfieldtrain
8h 20m
£88–217

Oban to Macclesfield by train and foot

27Weekly Services

7h 22mAverage Duration

£71Cheapest Price

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Distance: 333.9 mi
Duration: 7h 22m

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

You can take a train from Oban to Macclesfield via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Preston, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 7h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Macclesfield via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Piccadilly Gardens, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 8h 41m.

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