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There are 6 ways to get from Oban to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain train
    3. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    6h 52m
    £42–135

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 976
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus Ukn30 / ...
    7h 43m
    £32–67

  3. Drive 304.7 mi

    1. Drive from Oban to Manchestercar car 304.7 mi
    5h 30m
    £73–105

  4. Bus, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Terminal Buildingbus bus
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane GLA - MAN
    6h 33m
    £61–146

  5. Bus via Manchester Central Coach Station

    1. Take the bus from Station Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 976
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    8h 59m
    £42–72

  6. Bus, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Terminal Buildingbus bus
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane GLA - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    7h 33m
    £49–165

Oban to Manchester by train and foot

Calendar27Weekly Services
Duration6h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£42Cheapest Price
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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 Corran Halls Car Park to Shudehill Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 43m.

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