Manchester to Oban Trains

Manchester to Oban trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Oban takes 8h 47m and the fastest train takes 6h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester to Oban. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 47m
Duration: 316 mi
Distance: £122
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain
Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain

7h 48m

£84–188

Manchester to Oban train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Manchester and Oban. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Oban at 11:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 8h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

2:52 PM → 9:24 PM
6h 32m • 2 changes
8:30 PM → 8:35 AM
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12h 5m • 2 changes
11:04 PM → 11:27 AM
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12h 22m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:52 AM → 1:45 PM
7h 53m • 2 changes
8:53 AM → 3:28 PM
6h 34m • 2 changes
12:37 PM → 7:38 PM
7h 1m • 2 changes
2:53 PM → 9:27 PM
6h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:52 AM → 1:45 PM
7h 53m • 2 changes
8:53 AM → 3:28 PM
6h 34m • 2 changes
12:37 PM → 7:38 PM
7h 1m • 2 changes
2:53 PM → 9:27 PM
6h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:52 AM → 1:45 PM
7h 53m • 2 changes
8:53 AM → 3:28 PM
6h 34m • 2 changes
12:37 PM → 7:38 PM
7h 1m • 2 changes
2:53 PM → 9:27 PM
6h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:52 AM → 1:45 PM
7h 53m • 2 changes
8:53 AM → 3:28 PM
6h 34m • 2 changes
12:37 PM → 7:38 PM
7h 1m • 2 changes
2:53 PM → 9:27 PM
6h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:52 AM → 1:45 PM
7h 53m • 2 changes
8:53 AM → 3:28 PM
6h 34m • 2 changes
12:37 PM → 7:38 PM
7h 1m • 2 changes
2:53 PM → 9:27 PM
6h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:52 AM → 1:43 PM
7h 50m • 2 changes
8:53 AM → 3:28 PM
6h 34m • 2 changes
12:53 PM → 7:40 PM
6h 46m • 2 changes
2:53 PM → 9:27 PM
6h 33m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Oban? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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Manchester to Oban train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

2:52 PM → 9:24 PM

8:30 PM → 8:35 AMArrives next day

11:04 PM → 11:27 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:52 AM → 1:45 PM

8:53 AM → 3:28 PM

12:37 PM → 7:38 PM

2:53 PM → 9:27 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:52 AM → 1:45 PM

8:53 AM → 3:28 PM

12:37 PM → 7:38 PM

2:53 PM → 9:27 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:52 AM → 1:45 PM

8:53 AM → 3:28 PM

12:37 PM → 7:38 PM

2:53 PM → 9:27 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:52 AM → 1:45 PM

8:53 AM → 3:28 PM

12:37 PM → 7:38 PM

2:53 PM → 9:27 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:52 AM → 1:45 PM

8:53 AM → 3:28 PM

12:37 PM → 7:38 PM

2:53 PM → 9:27 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:52 AM → 1:43 PM

8:53 AM → 3:28 PM

12:53 PM → 7:40 PM

2:53 PM → 9:27 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Preston

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Train trips from Manchester

Train trips to Oban

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8:30 PM → 8:35 AM
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11:04 PM → 11:27 AM
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