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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Greater Manchester is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 8h 2m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Greater Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban to Greater Manchester. However, there are services departing from Corran Halls Car Park and arriving at Grandale Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Printworks. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Oban and Greater Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Oban to Greater Manchester. However, there are services departing from Oban and arriving at Manchester Oxford Road via Glasgow Central and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.

How far is it from Oban to Greater Manchester?

The distance between Oban and Greater Manchester is 321 miles. The road distance is 308.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oban to Greater Manchester without a car is to train which takes 7h 28m and costs £110 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Oban to Greater Manchester, including transfers.

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

Oban to Greater Manchester bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Corran Halls Car Park station.

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

Oban to Greater Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.

Train or bus from Oban to Greater Manchester?

The best way to get from Oban to Greater Manchester is to train which takes 7h 28m and costs £110 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 8h 2m.

Where does the Oban to Greater Manchester bus arrive?

Oban to Greater Manchester bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Oban to Greater Manchester train arrive?

Oban to Greater Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.

Can I drive from Oban to Greater Manchester?

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

Where can I stay near Greater Manchester?

There are 3640+ hotels available in Greater Manchester.

Oban to Greater Manchester - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Oban to Greater Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
7h 28m
£112–223
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 976
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
8h 2m
£39–63
Drive 306.6 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Greater Manchestercar 306.6 mi
5h 33m
£75–108
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls to Glasgow Airportbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
6h 53m
£76–187
Bus via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Anniesland Crossbus 976
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
10h
£61–137
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls to Glasgow Airportbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Stockporttrain
7h 34m
£100–197
Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls to Inverness Union Streetbus
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
7h 36m
£102–245

Oban to Greater Manchester by train and bus

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7h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 319.1 mi
Duration: 7h 28m

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

You can take a train from Oban to Horton Road via Glasgow Queen Street, George Square, Central Station Forecourt, Glasgow Central, Preston, Manchester Oxford Road, and Oxford Road Station in around 7h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Grandale Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Printworks in around 8h 2m.

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