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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Oban is to bus which costs £35 - £55 and takes 8h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Oban is to drive which takes 5h 30m and costs £75 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Oban?

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

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from 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 7h 47m.

How far is it from Manchester to Oban?

The distance between Manchester and Oban is 318 miles. The road distance is 306.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Oban without a car is to train which takes 7h 47m and costs £80 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 7h 47m to get from Manchester to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Oban bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Manchester to Oban train from?

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

Train or bus from Manchester to Oban?

The best way to get from Manchester to Oban is to train which takes 7h 47m and costs £80 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 8h 8m.

Where does the Manchester to Oban bus arrive?

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

Where does the Manchester to Oban train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manchester to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Oban is 307 miles. It takes approximately 5h 30m to drive from Manchester to Oban.

How do I get a train ticket from Manchester to Oban?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Manchester to Oban?

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Where can I stay near Oban?

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

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There are 8 ways to get from 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
7h 47m
£84–178
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 8m
£36–53
Drive 305 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Obancar 305 mi
5h 30m
£76–109
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 Corran Hallsbus
7h 23m
£63–191
Bus via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
2. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Bus Stationbus 976
9h 9m
£53–95
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 Corran Hallsbus
7h 23m
£63–153
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 Corran Hallsbus
8h 16m
£69–176
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
£103–240

Manchester to Oban by train and foot

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7h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 315.8 mi
Duration: 7h 47m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Oban via Preston, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 8m.

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