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

The cheapest way to get from Burnley to Oban is to bus via Manchester which costs £35 - £55 and takes 10h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Burnley to Oban is to drive which takes 5h 16m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Burnley and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Burnley station to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Burnley and Oban?

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

How far is it from Burnley to Oban?

The distance between Burnley and Oban is 310 miles. The road distance is 282 miles.

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

The best way to get from Burnley to Oban without a car is to train which takes 7h 31m and costs £100 - £210.

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

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

Where do I catch the Burnley to Oban bus from?

Burnley to Oban bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Burnley to Oban train from?

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

Train or bus from Burnley to Oban?

The best way to get from Burnley to Oban is to train which takes 7h 31m and costs £100 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus via Manchester, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 10h 20m.

Where does the Burnley to Oban bus arrive?

Burnley to Oban bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Burnley to Oban train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Burnley to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Burnley to Oban is 282 miles. It takes approximately 5h 16m to drive from Burnley to Oban.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Burnley 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 31m
£104–210
Bus via Manchester
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus X43
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 976
10h 20m
£36–54
Drive 280.4 mi
1. Drive from Burnley to Obancar 280.4 mi
5h 16m
£69–100
Train, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Manchester Victoriatrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Corran Hallsbus
8h 57m
£70–182
Bus
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
£48–107

Burnley to Oban by train and foot

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7h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 308.2 mi
Duration: 7h 31m

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

You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Oban via Preston, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station in around 10h 20m.

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