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.
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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Fly from Manchester (MAN) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the bus to Oban Station Road.
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Take the train to Preston then Glasgow Central and then to Oban.
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Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Oban Station Road.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus + 4 similar | 4h 45m | £160($190) | once daily | 630km (392 miles) |
Fly to Inverness (INV), bus | 5h 50m | £88($105) | twice daily | 694km (431 miles) |
Train and Plane | 7h 30m | £160($185) | once a week | 779km (484 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 10m | £175($205) | once daily | 605km (376 miles) |
Train to Birmingham International, plane and bus | 5h 55m | £125($150) | once daily | 706km (439 miles) |
Train | 6h 20m | £115($140) | 4 times a day | 507km (315 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 8h 10m | £36($43) | once daily | 519km (322 miles) |
Bus via Glasgow | 8h 15m | £33($39) | once daily | 517km (321 miles) |
Drive | 5h 25m | £87($105) | on demand | 500km (311 miles) |
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The following major airports near Oban offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.