What is the cheapest way to get from Oban to Ellesmere Port?

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Ellesmere Port is to bus which costs £45 - £85 and takes 9h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Oban to Ellesmere Port?

The fastest way to get from Oban to Ellesmere Port is to drive which takes 5h 48m and costs £80 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Ellesmere Port?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban to Ellesmere Port. However, there are services departing from Corran Halls Car Park and arriving at Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One and Whitechapel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Oban and Ellesmere Port?

No, there is no direct train from Oban to Ellesmere Port. However, there are services departing from Oban and arriving at Ellesmere Port via Glasgow Central, Preston and Liverpool Central Loop Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.

How far is it from Oban to Ellesmere Port?

The distance between Oban and Ellesmere Port is 335 miles. The road distance is 323.9 miles.

How do I travel from Oban to Ellesmere Port without a car?

The best way to get from Oban to Ellesmere Port without a car is to train which takes 8h 22m and costs £90 - £210.

How long does it take to get from Oban to Ellesmere Port?

It takes approximately 8h 22m to get from Oban to Ellesmere Port, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oban to Ellesmere Port bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Oban to Ellesmere Port train from?

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

Train or bus from Oban to Ellesmere Port?

The best way to get from Oban to Ellesmere Port is to train which takes 8h 22m and costs £90 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £85 and takes 9h 38m.

Where does the Oban to Ellesmere Port bus arrive?

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

Where does the Oban to Ellesmere Port train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oban to Ellesmere Port?

Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Ellesmere Port is 324 miles. It takes approximately 5h 48m to drive from Oban to Ellesmere Port.

How do I get a train ticket from Oban to Ellesmere Port?

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Oban to Ellesmere Port - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Oban to Ellesmere Port 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 Liverpool Lime Streettrain
8h 22m
£95–207
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 Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 802
3. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Ellesmere Port Bus Interchangebus 1 / ...
9h 38m
£45–83
Drive 322 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Ellesmere Portcar 322 mi
5h 48m
£81–116
Bus, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls to Glasgow Airportbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane GLA - LPL
7h 36m
£84–204
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Anniesland Crossbus 976
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Underpassbus
3. Take the train from Poulton-le-Fylde to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
4. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Ellesmere Port Bus Interchangebus 1 / ...
12h 7m
£58–101
Bus, 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 Staffordtrain
4. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain
7h 57m
£82–186

Oban to Ellesmere Port by train and foot

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Distance: 332.9 mi
Duration: 8h 22m

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

You can take a train from Oban to Ellesmere Port via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Preston, Liverpool Lime Street, and Liverpool Central Loop Line in around 8h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, Queen Square Bus Station, and Whitechapel in around 9h 38m.

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