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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Kendal is to bus and train via Carlisle which costs £40 - £75 and takes 7h 20m.

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 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 5h 58m.

How far is it from Oban to Kendal?

The distance between Oban and Kendal is 250 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 5h 58m and costs £100 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Oban to Kendal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oban to Kendal train from?

Oban to Kendal train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban 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?

There are 3376+ hotels available in Kendal.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Oban to Kendal by train, bus, or 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 / ...
5h 58m
£102–177
Bus, train via Carlisle
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 976
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
7h 20m
£44–72
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 7m
£78–135
Drive 233.2 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Kendalcar 233.2 mi
4h 20m
£57–83

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Distance: 248.6 mi
Duration: 5h 58m

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, George Square, Central Station Forecourt, Glasgow Central, Oxenholme Lake District, and Station in around 5h 58m.

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