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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Manchester is to bus which costs £30 - £65 and takes 7h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oban to Manchester is to drive which takes 5h 27m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Corran Halls Car Park and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Oban and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Oban to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Oban and arriving at Manchester Oxford Road via Glasgow Central and Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.

How far is it from Oban to Manchester?

The distance between Oban and Manchester is 322 miles. The road distance is 306.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oban to Manchester without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 51m and costs £45 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Oban to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oban to Manchester bus from?

Oban to Manchester bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Corran Halls Car Park station.

Where do I catch the Oban to Manchester train from?

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

Train or bus from Oban to Manchester?

The best way to get from Oban to Manchester is to bus which takes 7h 26m and costs £30 - £65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £45 - £140 and takes 6h 55m.

Where does the Oban to Manchester bus arrive?

Oban to Manchester bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Oban to Manchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oban to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Manchester is 306 miles. It takes approximately 5h 27m to drive from Oban to Manchester.

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

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Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3451+ hotels available in Manchester.

Oban to Manchester - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Oban to Manchester by bus, train, car, or plane

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Station Road to Buchanan Bus Station976
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Preston
3. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly
6h 51m
£45–159
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Buchanan Bus Station976
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill InterchangeUkn30 / ...
7h 26m
£31–62
Drive 304.6 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Manchester304.6 mi
5h 27m
£75–108
Bus, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Terminal Building
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)GLA - MAN
6h 33m
£67–146
Train
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lancaster
3. Take the train from Lancaster to Manchester Oxford Road
6h 55m
£48–136
Bus via Manchester Central Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Station Road to Buchanan Bus Station976
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Station590
9h 9m
£46–72
Bus, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Terminal Building
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly
7h 34m
£63–165

Oban to Manchester by bus and train

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6h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 320.5 mi
Duration: 6h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Shudehill Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Oban to Manchester Oxford Road via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Lancaster in around 6h 55m.

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