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

The cheapest way to get from Rochdale to Oban is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 9h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rochdale to Oban is to drive which takes 5h 40m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Rochdale and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Rochdale to Oban. However, there are services departing from Rochdale Interchange and arriving at Corran Halls via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Rochdale and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Rochdale to Oban. However, there are services departing from Rochdale and arriving at Oban via Wigan North Western and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.

How far is it from Rochdale to Oban?

The distance between Rochdale and Oban is 330 miles. The road distance is 295.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rochdale to Oban without a car is to train which takes 8h 24m and costs £100 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 8h 24m to get from Rochdale to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rochdale to Oban bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rochdale to Oban train from?

Rochdale to Oban train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Rochdale station.

Train or bus from Rochdale to Oban?

The best way to get from Rochdale to Oban is to train which takes 8h 24m and costs £100 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 9h 57m.

Where does the Rochdale to Oban bus arrive?

Rochdale to Oban bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Glasgow station.

Where does the Rochdale to Oban train arrive?

Rochdale to Oban train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Wigan Wallgate station.

Can I drive from Rochdale to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Rochdale to Oban is 296 miles. It takes approximately 5h 40m to drive from Rochdale to Oban.

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

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Where can I stay near Oban?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rochdale to Wigan Wallgatetrain
2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
8h 24m
£104–187
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgowbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Corran Hallsbus Ember
9h 57m
£37–58
Drive 293.9 mi
1. Drive from Rochdale to Obancar 293.9 mi
5h 40m
£73–105
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
8h 23m
£61–177
Bus via Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 976
10h 3m
£37–58
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
8h 34m
£68–164
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
9h 27m
£74–182
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
9h 23m
£106–246

Rochdale to Oban by train and foot

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8h 24mAverage Duration

£104Cheapest Price

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Distance: 328.4 mi
Duration: 8h 24m

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

You can take a train from Rochdale to Oban via Wigan Wallgate, Wigan North Western, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 8h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochdale Interchange to Corran Halls via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Glasgow, and Buchanan Bus Stn in around 9h 57m.

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