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 £35 - £60 and takes 7h 45m.

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 30m and costs £75 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban station to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Oban Bus Station and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Glasgow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.

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 Piccadilly via Glasgow Central and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.

How far is it from Oban to Manchester?

The distance between Oban and Manchester is 318 miles. The road distance is 306.4 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 train which takes 6h 52m and costs £85 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 6h 52m 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 Ember, depart from Oban Bus 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 train which takes 6h 52m and costs £85 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 7h 45m.

Where does the Oban to Manchester bus arrive?

Oban to Manchester bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Buchanan Bus Stn 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 30m to drive from Oban to Manchester.

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

Book your Oban to Manchester train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 588+ 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 train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
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
6h 52m
£88–215
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Oban Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stnbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Glasgow to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
7h 45m
£35–57
Drive 304.7 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Manchestercar 304.7 mi
5h 30m
£76–110
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the bus from Oban Bus Station to Glasgow Airportbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
6h 19m
£63–148
Bus via Manchester Central Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 976
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
9h 3m
£56–122
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Oban Bus Station to Glasgow Airportbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 57m
£73–165
Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls to Inverness Union Streetbus
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
7h 16m
£95–224

Oban to Manchester by train and foot

23Weekly Services

6h 52mAverage Duration

£88Cheapest Price

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Distance: 316.3 mi
Duration: 6h 52m

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

You can take a train from Oban to Manchester Piccadilly via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Preston in around 6h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oban Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Buchanan Bus Stn and Glasgow in around 7h 45m.

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