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

The cheapest way to get from Kendal to Oban is to bus which costs £35 - £55 and takes 10h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kendal to Oban is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Kendal and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Kendal to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Weavers Court and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station, Underpass and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Kendal and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Kendal to Oban. However, there are services departing from Kendal and arriving at Oban via Oxenholme Lake District and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.

How far is it from Kendal to Oban?

The distance between Kendal and Oban is 255 miles. The road distance is 233.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kendal to Oban without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 30m and costs £60 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Kendal to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kendal to Oban bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kendal to Oban train from?

Kendal to Oban train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.

Train or bus from Kendal to Oban?

The best way to get from Kendal to Oban is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs £80 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 10h 2m.

Where does the Kendal to Oban bus arrive?

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

Where does the Kendal to Oban train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kendal to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Kendal to Oban is 234 miles. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Kendal to Oban.

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

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Corran Hallsbus Ember
6h 30m
£60–111
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
10h 2m
£36–51
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
6h 43m
£81–151
Drive 232.4 mi
1. Drive from Kendal to Obancar 232.4 mi
4h 18m
£58–84

Kendal to Oban by bus and train

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6h 30mAverage Duration

£60Cheapest Price

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Distance: 253.5 mi
Duration: 6h 30m

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

You can take a train from Kendal to Oban via Oxenholme Lake District, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 6h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Weavers Court to Bus Station via Bus Station, Underpass, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 10h 2m.

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