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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Derby is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 11h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oban to Derby is to bus and fly and train which takes 5h 39m and costs £70 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Derby?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban to Derby station. However, there are services departing from Corran Halls Car Park and arriving at Derby Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Oban and Derby?

No, there is no direct train from Oban to Derby. However, there are services departing from Oban and arriving at Derby via Glasgow Central and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.

How far is it from Oban to Derby?

The distance between Oban and Derby is 389 miles. The road distance is 365.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oban to Derby without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 9h 21m and costs £150 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 9h 21m to get from Oban to Derby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oban to Derby bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Oban to Derby train from?

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

Train or bus from Oban to Derby?

The best way to get from Oban to Derby is to train via Crewe which takes 9h 21m and costs £150 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 11h 53m.

Where does the Oban to Derby bus arrive?

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

Where does the Oban to Derby train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oban to Derby?

Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Derby is 366 miles. It takes approximately 6h 46m to drive from Oban to Derby.

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

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

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Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Derbytrain
9h 21m
£150–251
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 Leeds City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Derby Bus Stationbus
11h 53m
£40–63
Drive 363.7 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Derbycar 363.7 mi
6h 46m
£90–130
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
5h 39m
£73–159
Train
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Oban - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Derbytrain Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
9h 49m
£220–331
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Anniesland Crossbus 976
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Alfretontrain
11h 13m
£130–234
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
6h 26m
£73–173
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
7h 9m
£109–239
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls to Glasgow Airportbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane GLA - LHR
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Derbytrain
7h 33m
£158–447
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
7h 49m
£120–235
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
7h 35m
£123–282

Oban to Derby by train and foot

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9h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 386.4 mi
Duration: 9h 21m

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

You can take a train from Oban to Derby via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Crewe in around 9h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Derby Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station, and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station in around 11h 53m.

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