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How to get fromOldham to Obanby train, bus, car or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Deansgate to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain train
    8h 41m
    £40–177

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn30 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus bus 976
    9h 40m
    £31–64

  3. Drive 299.7 mi

    1. Drive from Oldham to Obancar car 299.7 mi
    5h 47m
    £72–104

  4. Fly from Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane MAN - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain train
    9h 38m
    £71–176

  5. Bus via Glasgow

    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgowbus bus Ukn30 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus bus 976
    9h 55m
    £31–64

  6. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain train
    9h 55m
    £55–264

Oldham to Oban by tram, train, and foot

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration8h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£40Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a vehicle from Oldham King Street to Oban via Deansgate-Castlefield, Deansgate, Preston, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 8h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from John Street to Station Road via Hanover Street, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 40m.

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