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

The cheapest way to get from Bolton to Oban is to bus which costs £30 - £110 and takes 10h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bolton to Oban is to drive which takes 5h 19m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Bolton and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Bolton to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Noel Street and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Bolton and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Bolton to Oban. However, there are services departing from Bolton and arriving at Oban via Preston and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.

How far is it from Bolton to Oban?

The distance between Bolton and Oban is 307 miles. The road distance is 293.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bolton to Oban without a car is to train which takes 7h 31m and costs £95 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Bolton to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Oban bus from?

Bolton to Oban bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bolton to Oban train from?

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

Train or bus from Bolton to Oban?

The best way to get from Bolton to Oban is to train which takes 7h 31m and costs £95 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £110 and takes 10h 24m.

Where does the Bolton to Oban bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bolton to Oban train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bolton to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Bolton to Oban is 294 miles. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Bolton to Oban.

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

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Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 563+ hotels available in Oban.

Bolton to Oban - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Bolton to Oban by train, bus, car, or plane

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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 31m
£97–209
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 976
10h 24m
£33–109
Drive 291.9 mi
1. Drive from Bolton to Obancar 291.9 mi
5h 19m
£72–103
Fly Manchester Airport to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Corran Hallsbus
7h 44m
£62–170
Bus via Meikle Earnock
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 181
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Corran Hallsbus Ember
10h 45m
£46–112
Train to Liverpool, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LPL - GLA
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Corran Hallsbus
8h 17m
£74–197
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Corran Hallsbus
8h 29m
£68–173
Fly Manchester Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Oban Bus Stationbus
8h 45m
£108–250

Bolton to Oban by train and foot

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7h 31mAverage Duration

£97Cheapest Price

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Distance: 305.3 mi
Duration: 7h 31m

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

You can take a train from Bolton to Oban via Preston, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Noel Street to Bus Station via Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 10h 24m.

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