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

The cheapest way to get from Heysham to Oban is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 9h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heysham to Oban is to drive which takes 4h 39m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Heysham and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Heysham to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Seymour Avenue and arriving at Bus Station via Underpass and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Heysham and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Heysham to Oban. However, there are services departing from Lancaster and arriving at Oban via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.

How far is it from Heysham to Oban?

The distance between Heysham and Oban is 274 miles. The road distance is 258.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Heysham to Oban without a car is to train which takes 7h 18m and costs £95 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Heysham to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heysham to Oban bus from?

Heysham to Oban bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Underpass station.

Where do I catch the Heysham to Oban train from?

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

Train or bus from Heysham to Oban?

The best way to get from Heysham to Oban is to train which takes 7h 18m and costs £95 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 9h 20m.

Where does the Heysham to Oban bus arrive?

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

Where does the Heysham to Oban train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Heysham to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Heysham to Oban is 258 miles. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Heysham to Oban.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 563+ hotels available in Oban.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lancaster to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
7h 18m
£98–178
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Underpass to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 976
9h 20m
£31–47
Drive 257 mi
1. Drive from Heysham to Obancar 257 mi
4h 39m
£64–92
Bus via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 181
2. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Bus Stationbus 976
9h 55m
£52–122

Heysham to Oban by bus, foot, and train

38Weekly Services

7h 18mAverage Duration

£98Cheapest Price

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Distance: 272.5 mi
Duration: 7h 18m

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

You can take a bus from Middleton Road to Oban via Bus Station, Lancaster, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seymour Avenue to Bus Station via Underpass and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 20m.

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