What is the cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Oban?

The cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Oban is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 8h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Oban?

The fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Oban is to drive which takes 5h 33m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Greater Manchester and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Greater Manchester to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Grandale Street and arriving at Bus Station via Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Greater Manchester and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Greater Manchester to Oban. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Oban via Preston and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.

How far is it from Greater Manchester to Oban?

The distance between Greater Manchester and Oban is 320 miles. The road distance is 308.3 miles.

How do I travel from Greater Manchester to Oban without a car?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Oban without a car is to train which takes 8h 8m and costs £100 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 8h 8m to get from Greater Manchester to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to Oban bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to Oban train from?

Greater Manchester to Oban train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.

Train or bus from Greater Manchester to Oban?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Oban is to train which takes 8h 8m and costs £100 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 8h 52m.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Oban bus arrive?

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

Where does the Greater Manchester to Oban train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Greater Manchester to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Greater Manchester to Oban is 308 miles. It takes approximately 5h 33m to drive from Greater Manchester to Oban.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 578+ hotels available in Oban.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
8h 8m
£109–230
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 976
8h 52m
£38–63
Drive 306.5 mi
1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Obancar 306.5 mi
5h 33m
£75–108
Fly Manchester Airport to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus
7h 55m
£76–190
Bus via Manchester Central Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Corran Hallsbus Ember
10h 18m
£53–118
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
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 bus from Glasgow Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus
8h 31m
£84–202
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
8h 43m
£101–246
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus
9h 24m
£82–207

Greater Manchester to Oban by bus and train

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8h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 317.9 mi
Duration: 8h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Parkside Road to Oban via Chester Street, Manchester Oxford Road, Preston, Glasgow Central, Waterloo Lane, Dundas Street, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 8h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grandale Street to Bus Station via Printworks, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 52m.

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