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

The cheapest way to get from Bamburgh to Oban is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bamburgh to Oban is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct train between Bamburgh and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Bamburgh to Oban. However, there are services departing from Chathill and arriving at Oban via Alnmouth, Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.

How far is it from Bamburgh to Oban?

The distance between Bamburgh and Oban is 238 miles. The road distance is 196 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bamburgh to Oban without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 53m and costs £50 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from Bamburgh to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bamburgh to Oban train from?

Bamburgh to Oban train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Alnmouth station.

Where does the Bamburgh to Oban train arrive?

Bamburgh to Oban train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Bamburgh to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Bamburgh to Oban is 196 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Bamburgh to Oban.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 561+ hotels available in Oban.

Bamburgh to Oban - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Bamburgh to Oban by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Alnmouth to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Birmingham New Street - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from George Street to Oban Bus Stationbus Ember
7h 53m
£51–98
Drive 194.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bamburgh to Obancar 194.8 mi
3h 54m
£49–70
Train
1. Take the train from Alnmouth to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
8h 9m
£80–184
Train, bus via Glasgow
1. Take the train from Alnmouth to Glasgow Centraltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Bus Stationbus 976
9h 5m
£93–150

Bamburgh to Oban by bus, train, and foot

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7h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 236.2 mi
Duration: 7h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Lord Crewe Hotel to Oban via Railway station, Chathill, Alnmouth, Edinburgh Waverley, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 8h 9m.

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