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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Glossop is to bus via Ashton-under-Lyne Interchange which costs £35 - £60 and takes 9h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oban to Glossop is to drive which takes 5h 59m and costs £75 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Glossop?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban to Glossop. However, there are services departing from Corran Halls Car Park and arriving at Arundel Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Piccadilly and Ashton-under-Lyne Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Oban and Glossop?

No, there is no direct train from Oban to Glossop. However, there are services departing from Oban and arriving at Glossop via Glasgow Central, Preston and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.

How far is it from Oban to Glossop?

The distance between Oban and Glossop is 331 miles. The road distance is 313.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oban to Glossop without a car is to train which takes 7h 53m and costs £95 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from Oban to Glossop, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oban to Glossop bus from?

Oban to Glossop bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Oban to Glossop train from?

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

Train or bus from Oban to Glossop?

The best way to get from Oban to Glossop is to train which takes 7h 53m and costs £95 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus via Ashton-under-Lyne Interchange, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 9h 47m.

Where does the Oban to Glossop bus arrive?

Oban to Glossop bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Anniesland Cross station.

Where does the Oban to Glossop train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oban to Glossop?

Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Glossop is 313 miles. It takes approximately 5h 59m to drive from Oban to Glossop.

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

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Where can I stay near Glossop?

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Oban to Glossop - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and 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
7h 53m
£97–207
Bus via Ashton-under-Lyne Interchange
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 / ...
9h 47m
£39–60
Drive 311.6 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Glossopcar 311.6 mi
5h 59m
£78–112
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
7h 15m
£78–192
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Anniesland Crossbus 976
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
10h 26m
£63–154
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 Manchester Piccadillytrain
7h 54m
£90–190
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
8h 2m
£109–250
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 Manchester Piccadillytrain
8h 41m
£89–204

Oban to Glossop by train and foot

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7h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 328.8 mi
Duration: 7h 53m

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

You can take a train from Oban to Glossop via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Preston, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 7h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Arundel Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Piccadilly, and Ashton-under-Lyne Interchange in around 9h 47m.

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