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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Kendal is to bus which costs £40 - £100 and takes 9h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oban to Kendal is to drive which takes 4h 20m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Kendal?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Corran Halls Car Park and arriving at The Shakespeare Inn via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Oban and Kendal?

No, there is no direct train from Oban to Kendal. However, there are services departing from Oban and arriving at Oxenholme Lake District via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.

How far is it from Oban to Kendal?

The distance between Oban and Kendal is 249 miles. The road distance is 234.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oban to Kendal without a car is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs £90 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Oban to Kendal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oban to Kendal bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Oban to Kendal train from?

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

Train or bus from Oban to Kendal?

The best way to get from Oban to Kendal is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs £90 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 9h 50m.

Where does the Oban to Kendal bus arrive?

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

Where does the Oban to Kendal train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oban to Kendal?

Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Kendal is 235 miles. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Oban to Kendal.

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

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Where can I stay near Kendal?

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Oban to Kendal - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Oban - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
6h 14m
£93–164
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 Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
9h 50m
£45–99
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Anniesland Crossbus 976
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
6h 33m
£73–130
Drive 233.3 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Kendalcar 233.3 mi
4h 20m
£58–83

Oban to Kendal by train, foot, and bus

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6h 14mAverage Duration

£93Cheapest Price

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Distance: 247.7 mi
Duration: 6h 14m

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

You can take a train from Oban to The Shakespeare Inn via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Oxenholme Lake District, and Station in around 6h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Corran Halls Car Park to The Shakespeare Inn via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station in around 9h 50m.

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