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

The cheapest way to get from Grasmere to Oban is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 8h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Grasmere to Oban is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs £55 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Grasmere and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Grasmere to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Heaton Cooper Studio and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station, Carlisle and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Grasmere and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Grasmere to Oban. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Oban via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.

How far is it from Grasmere to Oban?

The distance between Grasmere and Oban is 246 miles. The road distance is 225.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Grasmere to Oban without a car is to train via Rail Station which takes 7h 37m and costs £85 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Grasmere to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Grasmere to Oban bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Grasmere to Oban train from?

Grasmere to Oban train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.

Train or bus from Grasmere to Oban?

The best way to get from Grasmere to Oban is to train via Rail Station which takes 7h 37m and costs £85 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 8h 56m.

Where does the Grasmere to Oban bus arrive?

Grasmere to Oban bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Glasgow station.

Where does the Grasmere to Oban train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Grasmere to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Grasmere to Oban is 225 miles. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Grasmere to Oban.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 564+ hotels available in Oban.

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Train via Rail Station
best
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
7h 37m
£85–157
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Carlisle to Glasgowbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 976
8h 56m
£31–50
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Bus Stationbus 976
7h 46m
£64–123
Drive 224 mi
1. Drive from Grasmere to Obancar 224 mi
4h 25m
£56–80
Train
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
8h 19m
£97–175

Grasmere to Oban by bus, train, and foot

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Distance: 244.7 mi
Duration: 7h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Heaton Cooper Studio to Oban via Bus Station, Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heaton Cooper Studio to Bus Station via Bus Station, Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, Carlisle, Carlisle, Glasgow, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 56m.

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