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

The cheapest way to get from Cornwall to Oban is to bus which costs £80 - £160 and takes 20h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cornwall to Oban is to fly and bus which takes 6h 7m and costs £120 - £310.

Is there a direct bus between Cornwall and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Cornwall to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Beam Villas and arriving at Bus Station via Dennison Road Car Park, Bristol Bus Station, Newhall Street and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Cornwall and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Cornwall to Oban. However, there are services departing from Luxulyan and arriving at Oban via Par, Plymouth, Birmingham New Street, Preston and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 10m.

How far is it from Cornwall to Oban?

The distance between Cornwall and Oban is 481 miles. The road distance is 600.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cornwall to Oban without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 15h 10m and costs £250 - £450.

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

It takes approximately 7h 59m to get from Cornwall to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cornwall to Oban bus from?

Cornwall to Oban bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Dennison Road Car Park station.

Where do I catch the Cornwall to Oban train from?

Cornwall to Oban train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Par station.

Train or bus from Cornwall to Oban?

The best way to get from Cornwall to Oban is to train via Birmingham which takes 15h 10m and costs £250 - £450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £80 - £160 and takes 20h 52m.

Where does the Cornwall to Oban bus arrive?

Cornwall to Oban bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Cornwall to Oban train arrive?

Cornwall to Oban train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.

Can I drive from Cornwall to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Cornwall to Oban is 601 miles. It takes approximately 10h 23m to drive from Cornwall to Oban.

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

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Where can I stay near Oban?

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Fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane NQY - GLA
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Corran Hallsbus
7h 59m
£129–281
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dennison Road Car Park to Bus Stationbus 104
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
3. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 976
20h 52m
£81–159
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Par to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain
4. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
5. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
15h 10m
£257–447
Drive 597.2 mi
1. Drive from Cornwall to Obancar 597.2 mi
10h 23m
£147–212
Fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane NQY - EDI
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Corran Hallsbus
6h 7m
£122–304
Train
1. Take the train from Luxulyan to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
16h 19m
£372–556
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from St Austell to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
17h 26m
£267–483

Cornwall to Oban by train and foot

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15h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 478.1 mi
Duration: 7h 59m

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

You can take a train from Luxulyan to Oban via Par, Plymouth, Birmingham New Street, Preston, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 15h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Beam Villas to Bus Station via Mount Folly, Dennison Road Car Park, Bristol Bus Station, Newhall Street, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 20h 52m.

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