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

The cheapest way to get from Bury to Oban is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 9h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bury to Oban is to drive which takes 5h 38m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Bury and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Bury to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Bury Town Hall and arriving at Bus Station via Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Bury and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Bury 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 8h 6m.

How far is it from Bury to Oban?

The distance between Bury and Oban is 313 miles. The road distance is 294.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bury to Oban without a car is to train which takes 8h 6m and costs £100 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 8h 6m to get from Bury to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bury to Oban bus from?

Bury to Oban bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Bury to Oban train from?

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

Train or bus from Bury to Oban?

The best way to get from Bury to Oban is to train which takes 8h 6m and costs £100 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 9h 37m.

Where does the Bury to Oban bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bury to Oban train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bury to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Bury to Oban is 294 miles. It takes approximately 5h 38m to drive from Bury to Oban.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 579+ hotels available in Oban.

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Bury 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
8h 6m
£105–223
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 976
9h 37m
£37–58
Drive 292.4 mi
1. Drive from Bury to Obancar 292.4 mi
5h 38m
£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 Oban Bus Stationbus
8h 15m
£78–203
Bus via The Rock
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgowbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Corran Hallsbus Ember
10h 6m
£37–59
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 Oban Bus Stationbus
8h 45m
£86–205
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
9h 3m
£108–249
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus
9h 38m
£84–205

Bury to Oban by bus and train

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8h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 310.9 mi
Duration: 8h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Arthur Street to Oban via Bolton Interchange, Bolton, Preston, Glasgow Central, Waterloo Street, George Square, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 8h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bury Town Hall to Bus Station via Printworks, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 37m.

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