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

The cheapest way to get from Buxton to Oban is to bus which costs £40 - £65 and takes 12h 22m.

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 Manchester Airport, Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 22m.

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 4m.

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 4m and costs £120 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 9h 4m 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 High Peak, depart from Terrace Road 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 4m and costs £120 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £65 and takes 12h 22m.

Where does the Buxton to Oban bus arrive?

Buxton to Oban bus services, operated by High Peak, arrive at Manchester Airport The 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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Buxton to Oban - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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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 4m
£121–232
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terrace Road to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 199
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 976
12h 22m
£40–64
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Terrace Road to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 199
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Centraltrain
4. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Bus Stationbus 976
11h 6m
£112–200
Drive 330.7 mi
1. Drive from Buxton to Obancar 330.7 mi
6h 4m
£82–118
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
8h 30m
£69–180
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 Corran Hallsbus
8h 29m
£66–157
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 Corran Hallsbus
9h 22m
£72–170
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 51m
£114–260

Buxton to Oban by train and foot

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9h 4mAverage Duration

£121Cheapest Price

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Distance: 340.7 mi
Duration: 9h 4m

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, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 9h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terrace Road to Bus Station via Manchester Airport, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 12h 22m.

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