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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Macclesfield is to bus which costs £50 - £90 and takes 9h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oban to Macclesfield is to drive which takes 5h 45m and costs £75 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Macclesfield?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban to Macclesfield station. However, there are services departing from Corran Halls Car Park and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Oban and Macclesfield?

No, there is no direct train from Oban to Macclesfield. However, there are services departing from Oban and arriving at Macclesfield via Glasgow Central, Preston and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.

How far is it from Oban to Macclesfield?

The distance between Oban and Macclesfield is 336 miles. The road distance is 325 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oban to Macclesfield without a car is to train which takes 7h 34m and costs £90 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 7h 34m to get from Oban to Macclesfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oban to Macclesfield bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Oban to Macclesfield train from?

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

Train or bus from Oban to Macclesfield?

The best way to get from Oban to Macclesfield is to train which takes 7h 34m and costs £90 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £90 and takes 9h 21m.

Where does the Oban to Macclesfield bus arrive?

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

Where does the Oban to Macclesfield train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oban to Macclesfield?

Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Macclesfield is 325 miles. It takes approximately 5h 45m to drive from Oban to Macclesfield.

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

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Where can I stay near Macclesfield?

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Oban to Macclesfield 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 Piccadillytrain
7h 34m
£91–190
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 Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 590 / ...
9h 21m
£51–88
Drive 323.1 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Macclesfieldcar 323.1 mi
5h 45m
£80–115
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
7h 5m
£84–225
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Anniesland Crossbus 976
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Stockporttrain Glasgow Central - London Euston
8h 51m
£98–175
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 Macclesfieldtrain
6h 40m
£79–167
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls to Edinburgh Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Macclesfieldtrain
7h 27m
£79–191
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
8h 4m
£109–252

Oban to Macclesfield by train and foot

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Distance: 333.9 mi
Duration: 7h 34m

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

You can take a train from Oban to Macclesfield via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Preston, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 7h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Macclesfield via Buchanan Bus Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 9h 21m.

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