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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Ambleside is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oban to Ambleside is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs £55 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Corran Halls Car Park and arriving at Salutation Hotel via Buchanan Bus Station, Rail Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Oban and Ambleside?

No, there is no direct train from Oban to Ambleside. However, there are services departing from Oban and arriving at Oxenholme Lake District via Dalmuir and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.

How far is it from Oban to Ambleside?

The distance between Oban and Ambleside is 263 miles. The road distance is 228.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oban to Ambleside without a car is to train which takes 7h 14m and costs £95 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from Oban to Ambleside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oban to Ambleside bus from?

Oban to Ambleside bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Corran Halls Car Park station.

Where do I catch the Oban to Ambleside train from?

Oban to Ambleside train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.

Train or bus from Oban to Ambleside?

The best way to get from Oban to Ambleside is to train which takes 7h 14m and costs £95 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 18m.

Where does the Oban to Ambleside bus arrive?

Oban to Ambleside bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Oban to Ambleside train arrive?

Oban to Ambleside train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dalmuir station.

Can I drive from Oban to Ambleside?

Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Ambleside is 229 miles. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Oban to Ambleside.

Where can I stay near Ambleside?

There are 3888+ hotels available in Ambleside.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oban to Dalmuirtrain Oban - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
7h 14m
£97–177
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 976
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus Ukn31
8h 18m
£34–53
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Anniesland Crossbus 976
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
7h 19m
£65–119
Drive 227.3 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Amblesidecar 227.3 mi
4h 16m
£56–80

Oban to Ambleside by train and bus

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7h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 261.8 mi
Duration: 7h 14m

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

You can take a train from Oban to Vicarage Road via Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Central, Oxenholme Lake District, Station, and Bus Station in around 7h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Salutation Hotel via Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, Carlisle, Penrith North Lakes, Rail Station, and Bus Station in around 8h 18m.

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