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

The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Oban is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 9h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Oban is to drive which takes 5h 10m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Blackpool and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool station to Oban station. However, there are services departing from North Station and arriving at Bus Station via Underpass and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Blackpool and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Oban. However, there are services departing from Blackpool North and arriving at Oban via Preston and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.

How far is it from Blackpool to Oban?

The distance between Blackpool and Oban is 304 miles. The road distance is 279.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Blackpool to Oban without a car is to train which takes 7h 17m and costs £100 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Blackpool to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Oban bus from?

Blackpool to Oban bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from North Station.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Oban train from?

Blackpool to Oban train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Blackpool to Oban?

The best way to get from Blackpool to Oban is to train which takes 7h 17m and costs £100 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 9h 32m.

Where does the Blackpool to Oban bus arrive?

Blackpool to Oban bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Underpass station.

Where does the Blackpool to Oban train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Blackpool to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool to Oban is 280 miles. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Blackpool to Oban.

How do I get a train ticket from Blackpool to Oban?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Blackpool to Oban?

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Where can I stay near Oban?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
7h 17m
£101–207
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from North Station to Underpassbus 42
2. Take the bus from Underpass to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 976
9h 32m
£31–47
Drive 278 mi
1. Drive from Blackpool to Obancar 278 mi
5h 10m
£69–99
Train, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LPL - GLA
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Corran Hallsbus
8h 40m
£82–209
Bus via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Abingdon Street to Bus Stationbus 42
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 181
3. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Bus Stationbus 976
10h 52m
£52–122

Blackpool to Oban by train and foot

38Weekly Services

7h 17mAverage Duration

£101Cheapest Price

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Distance: 302.6 mi
Duration: 7h 17m

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

You can take a train from Blackpool North to Oban via Preston, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Station to Bus Station via Underpass and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 32m.

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