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

The cheapest way to get from Oldham to Oban is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 9h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oldham to Oban is to drive which takes 5h 47m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Oldham and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Oldham to Oban station. However, there are services departing from John Street and arriving at Station Road via Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Oldham and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Oldham to Oban. However, there are services departing from Oldham King Street and arriving at Oban via Deansgate, Preston and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.

How far is it from Oldham to Oban?

The distance between Oldham and Oban is 325 miles. The road distance is 301.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oldham to Oban without a car is to train which takes 8h 26m and costs £65 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 8h 26m to get from Oldham to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oldham to Oban bus from?

Oldham to Oban bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Oldham to Oban train from?

Oldham to Oban train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Deansgate station.

Train or bus from Oldham to Oban?

The best way to get from Oldham to Oban is to train which takes 8h 26m and costs £65 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 9h 55m.

Where does the Oldham to Oban bus arrive?

Oldham to Oban bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Oldham to Oban train arrive?

Oldham to Oban train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Oldham to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Oldham to Oban is 301 miles. It takes approximately 5h 47m to drive from Oldham to Oban.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 502+ hotels available in Oban.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Deansgate to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Obantrain
8h 26m
£69–253
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus 976
9h 55m
£34–54
Drive 299.7 mi
1. Drive from Oldham to Obancar 299.7 mi
5h 47m
£74–107
Fly Manchester Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Obantrain
9h 10m
£77–200
Train via Glasgow
1. Take the train from Deansgate to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
8h 37m
£69–253
Bus via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgowbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus 976
9h 55m
£34–54
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Obantrain
9h 40m
£80–254
Fly Manchester Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Oban Bus Stationbus
9h 11m
£88–276

Oldham to Oban by tram, train, and foot

8Weekly Services

8h 26mAverage Duration

£69Cheapest Price

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Distance: 323.2 mi
Duration: 8h 26m

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 Low Level in around 8h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from John Street to Station Road via Hanover Street, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 55m.

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