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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
    7h 12m
    £102–218

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Abingdon Street to Underpassbus bus 42
    2. Take the bus from Underpass to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 976
    9h 24m
    £32–54

  3. Drive 278 mi

    1. Drive from Blackpool to Obancar car 278 mi
    5h 10m
    £68–98

  4. Train, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Huytontrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LPL - GLA
    3. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 59m
    £91–226

  5. Bus via Lancaster

    1. Take the bus from Abingdon Street to Bus Stationbus bus 42
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 181
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Corran Hallsbus bus
    10h 11m
    £44–95

Blackpool to Oban by train and bus

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration7h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 302.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 12m

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, Waterloo Street, George Square, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Abingdon Street to Bus Station via Underpass and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 24m.

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