How to travel from Oban to Manchester, United Kingdom

The distance between Oban and Manchester is around 499km (310 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 40m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Oban to Manchester 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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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Glasgow Airport Terminal Building then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Manchester (MAN).

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    £165($195)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Dalmuir then Preston and then to Manchester Oxford Road.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £115($140)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Shudehill Interchange.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £44($52)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Manchester.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Distance499km (310 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Oban and Manchester

There are several options for getting from Oban to Manchester by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £33 ($39) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £165 ($195).

The distance between Oban and Manchester is around 499km (310 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 386km (240 miles)

It takes around 6h 20m to get from Oban and Manchester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Oban to Manchester is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx £165 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Oban and Manchester, 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 Oban and Manchester. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs twice daily.

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

First ScotRail Service, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express Service and Northern Rail run train services between Oban and Manchester. Trains depart twice daily 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 Oban and Manchester. It typically takes around 7h 55m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Oban to Manchester. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Buchanan Bus Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 55m.

Scottish Citylink, Megabus UK, FlixBus and National Express run regular bus services between Oban and Manchester. Buses run twice daily and take around 7h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oban to Manchester. We recommend that you take the bus to Glasgow Airport Terminal Building then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Manchester (MAN). instead which will take 4h 40m.

The closest major airport to Manchester is Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Manchester. Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) 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 Oban and Manchester. The distance is around 499km (310 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

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

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Compare travel optionsbetween Oban and Manchester

Transport options from Oban to Manchester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 3 similar
4h 40m
£165($195)
once daily630km (391 miles)
Bus to Fort William, Bus Station, plane5h 35m
£90($110)
twice daily695km (432 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 10m
£175($205)
once daily634km (394 miles)
Bus to Glasgow Airport, Terminal Building, plane and train5h 45m
£125($150)
once daily706km (439 miles)
Train
6h 20m
£115($140)
twice daily508km (316 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 55m
£44($52)
twice daily520km (323 miles)
Bus via Buchanan Bus Station8hrs
£33($39)
once daily519km (322 miles)
Drive
5h 30m
£86($100)
on demand499km (310 miles)

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Airports near Manchester

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

MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Manchester
LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
43km (27 miles) from Manchester
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
58km (36 miles) from Manchester