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

The cheapest way to get from Ambleside to Oban is to bus which costs £30 - £45 and takes 9h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ambleside to Oban is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs £55 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Ambleside and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Ambleside to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Vicarage Road and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station, Bus Station, Halston Hotel and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Ambleside and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Ambleside to Oban. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Oban via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.

How far is it from Ambleside to Oban?

The distance between Ambleside and Oban is 256 miles. The road distance is 228.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ambleside to Oban without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 28m and costs £55 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Ambleside to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ambleside to Oban bus from?

Ambleside to Oban bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Halston Hotel station.

Where do I catch the Ambleside to Oban train from?

Ambleside to Oban train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.

Train or bus from Ambleside to Oban?

The best way to get from Ambleside to Oban is to train via Rail Station which takes 7h 46m and costs £85 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £45 and takes 9h 35m.

Where does the Ambleside to Oban bus arrive?

Ambleside to Oban bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Ambleside to Oban train arrive?

Ambleside to Oban train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Ambleside to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Ambleside to Oban is 228 miles. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Ambleside to Oban.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 577+ hotels available in Oban.

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There are 5 ways to get from Ambleside to Oban by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Corran Hallsbus Ember
7h 28m
£57–104
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 976
9h 35m
£31–44
Train via Rail Station
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
7h 46m
£86–163
Drive 227.1 mi
1. Drive from Ambleside to Obancar 227.1 mi
4h 16m
£56–80
Train
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
8h 2m
£98–187

Ambleside to Oban by bus and train

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Distance: 254.1 mi
Duration: 7h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Vicarage Road to Oban via Bus Station, Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, Glasgow Central, Central Station Forecourt, George Square, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vicarage Road to Bus Station via Bus Station, Bus Station, STAND A - English Street, Halston Hotel, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 35m.

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