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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Blackburn is to bus which costs £30 - £110 and takes 8h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oban to Blackburn is to drive which takes 5h 6m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Blackburn?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Corran Halls Car Park and arriving at Strawberry Bank via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Oban and Blackburn?

No, there is no direct train from Oban to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Oban and arriving at Blackburn via Glasgow Central and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.

How far is it from Oban to Blackburn?

The distance between Oban and Blackburn is 299 miles. The road distance is 282.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oban to Blackburn without a car is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs £95 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Oban to Blackburn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oban to Blackburn bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Oban to Blackburn train from?

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

Train or bus from Oban to Blackburn?

The best way to get from Oban to Blackburn is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs £95 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £110 and takes 8h 34m.

Where does the Oban to Blackburn bus arrive?

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

Where does the Oban to Blackburn train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oban to Blackburn?

Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Blackburn is 283 miles. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Oban to Blackburn.

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

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Where can I stay near Blackburn?

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Oban to Blackburn - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Oban - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
6h 41m
£99–201
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 Bus Stationbus Uk030
8h 34m
£34–109
Drive 281.1 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Blackburncar 281.1 mi
5h 6m
£69–99
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls to Glasgow Airportbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
7h 46m
£83–192
Bus via Meikle Earnock
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Anniesland Crossbus 976
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 181
9h 24m
£57–132
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls to Glasgow Airportbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane GLA - LPL
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
8h 34m
£94–225
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 International to Prestontrain
8h 14m
£84–191
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
8h 34m
£109–260

Oban to Blackburn by train and foot

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6h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 297.1 mi
Duration: 6h 41m

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

You can take a train from Oban to Blackburn via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Preston in around 6h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Strawberry Bank via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station in around 8h 34m.

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