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How to get fromOban to Carlisleby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Oban - Glasgow Queen Street
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    4h 44m
    £59–124

  2. Bus via Corran Halls

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Corran Halls to Buchanan Bus Stnbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus bus Ukn31
    5h 40m
    £30–52

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oban Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stnbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 595 / ...
    5h 38m
    £33–60

  4. Drive  186.6 mi

    1. Drive from Oban to Carlislecar car 186.6 mi
    3h 34m
    £47–68

Oban to Carlisle by train and foot

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration4h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 195.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 44m

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

You can take a train from Oban to Carlisle via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 4h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oban Bus Station to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 38m.

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