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

The cheapest way to get from Ludlow to Oban is to train and fly and bus which costs £65 - £150 and takes 8h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ludlow to Oban is to drive which takes 7h 11m and costs £90 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Ludlow and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Ludlow to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Ludlow Fish Bar and arriving at Bus Station via Kidderminster Bus Station, Halesowen Bus Station, Newhall Street and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Ludlow and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Ludlow to Oban. However, there are services departing from Ludlow and arriving at Oban via Crewe and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 27m.

How far is it from Ludlow to Oban?

The distance between Ludlow and Oban is 398 miles. The road distance is 387 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ludlow to Oban without a car is to train which takes 9h 27m and costs £140 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 9h 27m to get from Ludlow to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ludlow to Oban bus from?

Ludlow to Oban bus services, operated by Diamond Bus Ltd, depart from Ludlow Fish Bar station.

Where do I catch the Ludlow to Oban train from?

Ludlow to Oban train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Ludlow station.

Train or bus from Ludlow to Oban?

The best way to get from Ludlow to Oban is to train which takes 9h 27m and costs £140 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h 31m.

Where does the Ludlow to Oban bus arrive?

Ludlow to Oban bus services, operated by Diamond Bus Ltd, arrive at Kidderminster Bus Station.

Where does the Ludlow to Oban train arrive?

Ludlow to Oban train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Ludlow to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Ludlow to Oban is 387 miles. It takes approximately 7h 11m to drive from Ludlow to Oban.

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

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Ludlow to Oban - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Ludlow to Oban by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ludlow to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
9h 27m
£149–256
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ludlow to Shrewsburytrain
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
4. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Corran Hallsbus
8h 11m
£66–150
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ludlow Fish Bar to Kidderminster Bus Stationbus 292
2. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 976
14h 31m
Drive 384.7 mi
1. Drive from Ludlow to Obancar 384.7 mi
7h 11m
£95–137
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Ludlow to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
4. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Corran Hallsbus
8h 29m
£77–187
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Ludlow to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
10h 20m
£151–277
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Ludlow to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
4. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Corran Hallsbus
9h 22m
£82–200
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Ludlow to Shrewsburytrain
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
4. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Corran Hallsbus
9h 4m
£72–163
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Ludlow to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
4. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
5. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Corran Hallsbus
9h 27m
£134–340

Ludlow to Oban by train and foot

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9h 27mAverage Duration

£149Cheapest Price

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Distance: 395.7 mi
Duration: 9h 27m

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

You can take a train from Ludlow to Oban via Crewe, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 9h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ludlow Fish Bar to Bus Station via Kidderminster Bus Station, Halesowen Bus Station, Newhall Street, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 14h 31m.

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