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

The cheapest way to get from Buxton to Oban is to bus via Manchester which costs £45 - £70 and takes 11h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Buxton to Oban is to drive which takes 6h 4m and costs £80 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Buxton and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Buxton to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Terrace Road and arriving at Bus Station via Mersey Square, Piccadilly Gardens, Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Buxton and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Buxton to Oban. However, there are services departing from Buxton and arriving at Oban via Manchester Piccadilly, Preston and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.

How far is it from Buxton to Oban?

The distance between Buxton and Oban is 343 miles. The road distance is 332.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Buxton to Oban without a car is to train which takes 9h 1m and costs £110 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 9h 1m to get from Buxton to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Buxton to Oban bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Buxton to Oban train from?

Buxton to Oban train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Buxton to Oban?

The best way to get from Buxton to Oban is to train which takes 9h 1m and costs £110 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus via Manchester, which costs £45 - £70 and takes 11h 4m.

Where does the Buxton to Oban bus arrive?

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

Where does the Buxton to Oban train arrive?

Buxton to Oban train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Buxton to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Buxton to Oban is 333 miles. It takes approximately 6h 4m to drive from Buxton to Oban.

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

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Where can I stay near Oban?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
9h 1m
£117–246
Bus via Manchester
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
11h 4m
£45–66
Drive 330.7 mi
1. Drive from Buxton to Obancar 330.7 mi
6h 4m
£81–117
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 40m
£84–215
Bus
1. Take the bus from Terrace Road to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 199
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 181
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Corran Hallsbus
12h 39m
£57–133
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Macclesfield 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 28m
£84–191
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Macclesfield 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 21m
£82–191
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 28m
£114–261

Buxton to Oban by train and bus

38Weekly Services

9h 1mAverage Duration

£117Cheapest Price

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Distance: 340.7 mi
Duration: 9h 1m

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

You can take a train from Buxton to Oban via Manchester Piccadilly, Preston, Glasgow Central, Waterloo Street, George Square, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 9h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terrace Road to Bus Station via Stockport Interchange, Mersey Square, Piccadilly Gardens, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 11h 4m.

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