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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Oban is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 13h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Oban is to train and fly and bus which takes 6h 47m and costs £55 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Oban station. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Oban Bus Station via Asda and George Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Oban. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Oban via Nuneaton, Crewe and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 21m.

How far is it from Leicester to Oban?

The distance between Leicester and Oban is 417 miles. The road distance is 395.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Oban without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 10h 21m and costs £140 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 10h 21m to get from Leicester to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Oban bus from?

Leicester to Oban bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Asda station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Oban train from?

Leicester to Oban train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Nuneaton station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Oban?

The best way to get from Leicester to Oban is to train via Crewe which takes 10h 21m and costs £140 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 13h 16m.

Where does the Leicester to Oban bus arrive?

Leicester to Oban bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Leicester to Oban train arrive?

Leicester to Oban train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Oban is 395 miles. It takes approximately 7h 4m to drive from Leicester to Oban.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Leicester to Oban?

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Where can I stay near Oban?

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Leicester to Oban - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Leicester to Oban by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Nuneaton to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
10h 21m
£145–279
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Asda to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukx010 / ...
2. Take the bus from George Street to Oban Bus Stationbus Ember
13h 16m
£44–75
Drive 393.2 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Obancar 393.2 mi
7h 4m
£97–140
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Corran Hallsbus
6h 47m
£58–132
Train
1. Take the train from Leicester to Derbytrain
2. Take the train from Derby to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
11h 15m
£235–356
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
13h 37m
£107–236
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Corran Hallsbus
7h 40m
£64–145
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
2. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
4. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Corran Hallsbus
7h 9m
£81–196
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Leicester to Stansted Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Corran Hallsbus
8h 7m
£96–216
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Corran Hallsbus
7h 22m
£132–398
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Corran Hallsbus
7h 33m
£141–426

Leicester to Oban by train and foot

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10h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 415 mi
Duration: 10h 21m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Oban via Nuneaton, Crewe, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 10h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Oban Bus Station via M&S, Asda, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and George Street in around 13h 16m.

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