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Outbound fromOban to Manchester by train
It takes an average of 9h 54m to travel from Oban to Manchester by train, over a distance of around 240 miles (386 km). There are normally 8 trains per day travelling from Oban to Manchester and tickets for this journey start from £110.80 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:11 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 18:05 | |
| Departure station | Oban | |
| Arrival station | Manchester | |
| Journey time | From 7h 15m | |
| Distance | 240 miles (386 km) | |
| Frequency | 8 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £110.80 | |
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Taking the train from Oban to Manchester in 7 hours 15 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Oban to Manchester? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 9 hours 54 minutes to travel the 240 miles (386 km) from Oban to Manchester by train, although you can get there in as little as 7 hours 15 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 8 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. During your journey, you'll either be travelling with ScotRail or TransPennine Express, as they are the main operators of services on this route.
Book train tickets from Oban to Manchester in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £110.80. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Manchester by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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