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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Oban is to bus which costs £22 - £35 and takes 5h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Oban is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Halston Hotel and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Oban. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Oban via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Oban?

The distance between Carlisle and Oban is 197 miles. The road distance is 187.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Oban without a car is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs £70 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Carlisle to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Oban bus from?

Carlisle to Oban bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Halston Hotel station.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Oban train from?

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

Train or bus from Carlisle to Oban?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Oban is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs £70 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £35 and takes 5h 58m.

Where does the Carlisle to Oban bus arrive?

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

Where does the Carlisle to Oban train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carlisle to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Oban is 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Carlisle to Oban.

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

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Where can I stay near Oban?

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Carlisle to Oban - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Carlisle to Oban by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
5h 25m
£71–167
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 976
5h 58m
£22–34
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Stirlingtrain
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 978
5h 29m
£39–79
Drive 186.3 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Obancar 186.3 mi
3h 32m
£46–66

Carlisle to Oban by train and bus

38Weekly Services

5h 25mAverage Duration

£71Cheapest Price

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Distance: 196 mi
Duration: 5h 25m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Oban via Glasgow Central, Waterloo Lane, Cathedral Street, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 5h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Halston Hotel to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 58m.

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