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

The cheapest way to get from Caernarfon to Oban is to drive which costs £95 - £140 and takes 6h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Caernarfon to Oban is to drive which takes 6h 57m and costs £95 - £140.

Is there a direct train between Caernarfon and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Caernarfon to Oban. However, there are services departing from Bangor (Gwynedd) and arriving at Oban via Warrington Bank Quay and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 34m.

How far is it from Caernarfon to Oban?

The distance between Caernarfon and Oban is 401 miles. The road distance is 391.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Caernarfon to Oban without a car is to train which takes 10h 34m and costs £130 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 10h 34m to get from Caernarfon to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Caernarfon to Oban train from?

Caernarfon to Oban train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Bangor (Gwynedd) station.

Where does the Caernarfon to Oban train arrive?

Caernarfon to Oban train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Warrington Bank Quay station.

Can I drive from Caernarfon to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Caernarfon to Oban is 391 miles. It takes approximately 6h 57m to drive from Caernarfon to Oban.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 546+ hotels available in Oban.

Caernarfon to Oban - 6 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Caernarfon to Oban by train, car, plane, or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
10h 34m
£131–221
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
4. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Corran Hallsbus
10h 28m
£81–184
Drive 388.8 mi
1. Drive from Caernarfon to Obancar 388.8 mi
6h 57m
£96–139
Train to Liverpool, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Chestertrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LPL - GLA
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Corran Hallsbus
10h 47m
£91–241
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Llandudno Junction to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Bus Stationbus 976
13h 6m
£109–191
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
4. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Corran Hallsbus
11h 21m
£87–207

Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

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Distance: 398.5 mi
Duration: 10h 34m

What companies run services between Caernarfon, Wales and Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B to Oban via Bangor station, Bangor (Gwynedd), Warrington Bank Quay, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 10h 34m.

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