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

The cheapest way to get from Keswick to Oban is to bus which costs £26 - £40 and takes 9h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Keswick to Oban is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Keswick and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Keswick to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Greta Bank and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station, Carlisle and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Keswick and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Keswick 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 6h 53m.

How far is it from Keswick to Oban?

The distance between Keswick and Oban is 233 miles. The road distance is 215 miles.

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

The best way to get from Keswick to Oban without a car is to train which takes 6h 53m and costs £80 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Keswick to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Keswick to Oban bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Keswick to Oban train from?

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

Train or bus from Keswick to Oban?

The best way to get from Keswick to Oban is to train which takes 6h 53m and costs £80 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £40 and takes 9h 2m.

Where does the Keswick to Oban bus arrive?

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

Where does the Keswick to Oban train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Keswick to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Keswick to Oban is 215 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Keswick to Oban.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 564+ hotels available in Oban.

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

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

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Train
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
6h 53m
£83–153
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Carlisle to Glasgowbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 976
9h 2m
£26–38
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 3m
£62–119
Drive 213.7 mi
1. Drive from Keswick to Obancar 213.7 mi
4h 11m
£53–76

Keswick to Oban by bus, train, and foot

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6h 53mAverage Duration

£83Cheapest Price

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Distance: 231.3 mi
Duration: 6h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Greta Bank to Oban via Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 6h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Greta Bank to Bus Station via Bus Station, Stand A - English Street, Carlisle, Glasgow, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 2m.

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