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

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There are 4 ways to get from Oban to Cumbria 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 Penrith North Lakestrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    6h 35m
    £75–127

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 976
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow to Carlislebus bus Ukn31
    8h 28m
    £28–39

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Anniesland Crossbus bus 976
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    7h 8m
    £58–105

  4. Drive  213.1 mi

    1. Drive from Oban to Cumbriacar car 213.1 mi
    3h 59m
    £54–78

Oban to Cumbria by train, foot, and bus

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration6h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 219.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 35m

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

You can take a train from Oban to Ullswater Steamer Pier via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 6h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Pooley Bridge Inn via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow, Carlisle, La Mexxaluna, and Bus Station in around 8h 28m.

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