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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Buxton is to bus which costs £40 - £65 and takes 10h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oban to Buxton is to drive which takes 6h 4m and costs £80 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Buxton?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban to Buxton. However, there are services departing from Corran Halls Car Park and arriving at Sylvan Park via Buchanan Bus Station, Piccadilly and Corbar Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Oban and Buxton?

No, there is no direct train from Oban to Buxton. However, there are services departing from Oban and arriving at Buxton via Glasgow Central, Preston and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.

How far is it from Oban to Buxton?

The distance between Oban and Buxton is 343 miles. The road distance is 332.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oban to Buxton without a car is to train which takes 8h 38m and costs £90 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 8h 38m to get from Oban to Buxton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oban to Buxton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Oban to Buxton train from?

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

Train or bus from Oban to Buxton?

The best way to get from Oban to Buxton is to train which takes 8h 38m and costs £90 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £65 and takes 10h 29m.

Where does the Oban to Buxton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Oban to Buxton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oban to Buxton?

Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Buxton is 333 miles. It takes approximately 6h 4m to drive from Oban to Buxton.

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Oban to Buxton by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
8h 38m
£94–193
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 Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
10h 29m
£44–64
Drive 330.8 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Buxtoncar 330.8 mi
6h 4m
£82–118
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
8h 8m
£87–228
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Anniesland Crossbus 976
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Stockporttrain Glasgow Central - London Euston
9h 49m
£101–179
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 Stockporttrain
8h 3m
£83–184
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 International to Stockporttrain
8h 50m
£83–208
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
9h 8m
£112–255

Oban to Buxton by train and foot

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Distance: 340.7 mi
Duration: 8h 38m

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

You can take a train from Oban to Buxton via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Preston, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 8h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Sylvan Park via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Piccadilly, and Corbar Road in around 10h 29m.

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