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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Bakewell is to bus which costs £35 - £140 and takes 11h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oban to Bakewell is to drive which takes 6h 15m and costs £80 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Bakewell?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban to Bakewell. However, there are services departing from Corran Halls and arriving at Square via Edinburgh, Bus Station, Meadowhall Interchange/A3 and Sheffield Interchange/D3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Oban and Bakewell?

No, there is no direct train from Oban to Bakewell. However, there are services departing from Oban and arriving at Buxton via Glasgow Central, Lancaster and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.

How far is it from Oban to Bakewell?

The distance between Oban and Bakewell is 357 miles. The road distance is 342.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oban to Bakewell without a car is to train via Lancaster which takes 10h 30m and costs £130 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 10h 30m to get from Oban to Bakewell, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oban to Bakewell bus from?

Oban to Bakewell bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Corran Halls station.

Where do I catch the Oban to Bakewell train from?

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

Train or bus from Oban to Bakewell?

The best way to get from Oban to Bakewell is to train via Lancaster which takes 10h 30m and costs £130 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £140 and takes 11h 41m.

Where does the Oban to Bakewell bus arrive?

Oban to Bakewell bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at George Street station.

Where does the Oban to Bakewell train arrive?

Oban to Bakewell train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.

Can I drive from Oban to Bakewell?

Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Bakewell is 343 miles. It takes approximately 6h 15m to drive from Oban to Bakewell.

Where can I stay near Bakewell?

There are 2706+ hotels available in Bakewell.

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

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

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Train via Lancaster
best
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lancastertrain
3. Take the train from Lancaster to Manchester Piccadillytrain
10h 30m
£133–229
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls to George Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus Ukn11 / ...
11h 41m
£40–132
Drive 340.7 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Bakewellcar 340.7 mi
6h 15m
£84–121
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls to Glasgow Airportbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
7h 54m
£85–178
Train
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Oban - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Sheffieldtrain Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
10h 40m
£200–311
Bus via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Anniesland Crossbus 976
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2bus 180
13h 9m
£70–177
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls to Edinburgh Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
8h 41m
£85–192
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls to Glasgow Airportbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Ketteringtrain
4. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain
5. Take the train from Leicester to Derbytrain
9h 24m
£121–258
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls to Glasgow Airportbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Derbytrain
10h 3m
£132–254
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls to Glasgow Airportbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane GLA - STN
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Derbytrain
9h 50m
£135–301
Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls to Inverness Union Streetbus
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
10h 51m
£120–265

Oban to Bakewell by train, foot, and bus

27Weekly Services

10h 30mAverage Duration

£133Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 354.7 mi
Duration: 10h 30m

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

You can take a train from Oban to Fire Station via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Lancaster, Manchester Piccadilly, Buxton, and Railway Station in around 10h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Corran Halls to Square via George Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station, Meadowhall Interchange/A3, Arundel Gate/Arundel Gate Ag13, and Sheffield Interchange/D3 in around 11h 41m.

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