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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Manchester is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h 55m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Corran Halls Car Park and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Oban and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Oban to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Oban and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Glasgow Central and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.

How far is it from Oban to Manchester?

The distance between Oban and Manchester is 318 miles. The road distance is 306.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oban to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 7h 2m and costs £110 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Oban to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oban to Manchester bus from?

Oban to Manchester bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Oban to Manchester train from?

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

Train or bus from Oban to Manchester?

The best way to get from Oban to Manchester is to train which takes 7h 2m and costs £110 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h 55m.

Where does the Oban to Manchester bus arrive?

Oban to Manchester bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Anniesland Cross station.

Where does the Oban to Manchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oban to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Manchester is 306 miles. It takes approximately 5h 30m to drive from Oban to Manchester.

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

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

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Oban to 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 Piccadillytrain
7h 2m
£111–212
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 / ...
7h 55m
£34–51
Drive 304.5 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Manchestercar 304.5 mi
5h 30m
£75–109
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 24m
£74–184
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 / ...
9h 34m
£59–145
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 Manchester Piccadillytrain
7h 3m
£85–187
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 11m
£105–242
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 Manchester Piccadillytrain
7h 50m
£85–201

Oban to Manchester by train and foot

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7h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 316.3 mi
Duration: 7h 2m

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

You can take a train from Oban to Manchester Piccadilly via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Preston in around 7h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Shudehill Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 55m.

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