What is the cheapest way to get from Ellesmere Port to Oban?

The cheapest way to get from Ellesmere Port to Oban is to train and bus which costs £50 - £85 and takes 11h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ellesmere Port to Oban?

The fastest way to get from Ellesmere Port to Oban is to drive which takes 5h 46m and costs £80 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Ellesmere Port and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Ellesmere Port to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange and arriving at Bus Station via Chester Bus Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Ellesmere Port and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Ellesmere Port to Oban. However, there are services departing from Ellesmere Port and arriving at Oban via Warrington Bank Quay and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.

How far is it from Ellesmere Port to Oban?

The distance between Ellesmere Port and Oban is 330 miles. The road distance is 324 miles.

How do I travel from Ellesmere Port to Oban without a car?

The best way to get from Ellesmere Port to Oban without a car is to train which takes 8h 2m and costs £110 - £200.

How long does it take to get from Ellesmere Port to Oban?

It takes approximately 8h 2m to get from Ellesmere Port to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ellesmere Port to Oban bus from?

Ellesmere Port to Oban bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Ellesmere Port to Oban train from?

Ellesmere Port to Oban train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Warrington Bank Quay station.

Train or bus from Ellesmere Port to Oban?

The best way to get from Ellesmere Port to Oban is to train which takes 8h 2m and costs £110 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £85 and takes 10h 27m.

Where does the Ellesmere Port to Oban bus arrive?

Ellesmere Port to Oban bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Ellesmere Port to Oban train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ellesmere Port to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Ellesmere Port to Oban is 324 miles. It takes approximately 5h 46m to drive from Ellesmere Port to Oban.

How do I get a train ticket from Ellesmere Port to Oban?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
8h 2m
£115–195
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Victoriatrain
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Corran Hallsbus
11h 23m
£50–84
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 830
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 976
10h 27m
£53–84
Drive 322.1 mi
1. Drive from Ellesmere Port to Obancar 322.1 mi
5h 46m
£80–116
Fly from Liverpool, bus
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LPL - GLA
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Corran Hallsbus
8h 13m
£70–184
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Chester 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
8h 57m
£69–164

Ellesmere Port to Oban by train and foot

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8h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 327.7 mi
Duration: 8h 2m

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

You can take a train from Ellesmere Port to Oban via Warrington Bank Quay, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 8h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange to Bus Station via Chester Bus Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station in around 10h 27m.

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