How to travel from Manchester to Oban, United Kingdom

The distance between Manchester and Oban is around 500km (311 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 45m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Manchester to Oban by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Manchester (MAN) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the bus to Oban Station Road.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    £160($190)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Preston then Glasgow Central and then to Oban.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £115($140)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Oban Station Road.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £36($43)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Oban.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Distance500km (311 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Manchester and Oban

There are several options for getting from Manchester to Oban by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £33 ($39) and will take around 8h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £160 ($190).

The distance between Manchester and Oban is around 500km (311 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 386km (240 miles)

It takes around 6h 20m to get from Manchester and Oban by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Manchester to Oban is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx £160 ($190).

The cheapest way to travel between Manchester and Oban, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £33 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Manchester and Oban. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Manchester to Oban. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Preston, Glasgow Central and Dalmuir. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.

Northern Rail, TransPennine Express Service, Avanti West Coast and First ScotRail Service run train services between Manchester and Oban. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 6h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Manchester and Oban. It typically takes around 8h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Manchester to Oban. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Buchanan Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 10m.

Megabus UK, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink and National Express run regular bus services between Manchester and Oban. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Manchester to Oban. We recommend that you fly from Manchester (MAN) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the bus to Oban Station Road. instead which will take 4h 45m.

The closest major airport to Oban is Tiree Airport (TRE) (TRE) which is approximately 86km (54 miles) from Oban. Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Manchester and Oban. The distance is around 500km (311 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Manchester to Oban is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around £115 ($140).

How do I get from Manchester to Oban

Compare travel optionsbetween Manchester and Oban

Transport options from Manchester to Oban
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 4 similar
4h 45m
£160($190)
once daily630km (392 miles)
Fly to Inverness (INV), bus5h 50m
£88($105)
twice daily694km (431 miles)
Train and Plane7h 30m
£160($185)
once a week779km (484 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 10m
£175($205)
once daily605km (376 miles)
Train to Birmingham International, plane and bus5h 55m
£125($150)
once daily706km (439 miles)
Train
6h 20m
£115($140)
4 times a day507km (315 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
8h 10m
£36($43)
once daily519km (322 miles)
Bus via Glasgow8h 15m
£33($39)
once daily517km (321 miles)
Drive
5h 25m
£87($105)
on demand500km (311 miles)

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Airports near Oban

The following major airports near Oban offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

TRE
Tiree Airport (TRE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
86km (54 miles) from Oban
GLA
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
International Airport
Distance
89km (55 miles) from Oban
EDI
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
International Airport
Distance
141km (87 miles) from Oban