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

The cheapest way to get from Colne to Oban is to drive which costs £65 - £100 and takes 5h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colne to Oban is to drive which takes 5h 10m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Colne and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Colne to Oban station. However, there are services departing from St Johns Church and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Colne and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Colne to Oban. However, there are services departing from Colne and arriving at Oban via Preston and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.

How far is it from Colne to Oban?

The distance between Colne and Oban is 316 miles. The road distance is 276.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colne to Oban without a car is to train which takes 8h 4m and costs £100 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 8h 4m to get from Colne to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colne to Oban bus from?

Colne to Oban bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Colne to Oban train from?

Colne to Oban train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Colne station.

Train or bus from Colne to Oban?

The best way to get from Colne to Oban is to train which takes 8h 4m and costs £100 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus via Manchester, which costs and takes 10h 57m.

Where does the Colne to Oban bus arrive?

Colne to Oban bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Colne to Oban train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Colne to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Colne to Oban is 277 miles. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Colne to Oban.

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

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Where can I stay near Oban?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Colne to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
8h 4m
£107–226
Drive 275.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Colne to Obancar 275.2 mi
5h 10m
£68–98
Bus via Manchester
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus X43
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 976
10h 57m
Fly from Manchester 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
9h 47m
£90–228
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Arrival Standbus 152
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 181
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Corran Hallsbus
11h 29m
Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LBA - GLA
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus
11h 16m
£74–167

Colne to Oban by train and bus

38Weekly Services

8h 4mAverage Duration

£107Cheapest Price

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Distance: 313.7 mi
Duration: 8h 4m

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

You can take a train from Colne to Oban via Preston, Glasgow Central, Waterloo Street, George Square, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 8h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Johns Church to Bus Station via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 10h 57m.

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