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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Leicester is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 12h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oban to Leicester is to bus and fly and train which takes 6h 1m and costs £70 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Leicester?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban to Leicester station. However, there are services departing from Corran Halls and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via Edinburgh, Bus Station and M&S. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Oban and Leicester?

No, there is no direct train from Oban to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Oban and arriving at Leicester via Glasgow Central, Crewe and Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 39m.

How far is it from Oban to Leicester?

The distance between Oban and Leicester is 417 miles. The road distance is 396.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oban to Leicester without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 9h 39m and costs £140 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 9h 39m to get from Oban to Leicester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oban to Leicester bus from?

Oban to Leicester bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Corran Halls station.

Where do I catch the Oban to Leicester train from?

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

Train or bus from Oban to Leicester?

The best way to get from Oban to Leicester is to train via Crewe which takes 9h 39m and costs £140 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 12h 30m.

Where does the Oban to Leicester bus arrive?

Oban to Leicester bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at George Street station.

Where does the Oban to Leicester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oban to Leicester?

Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Leicester is 396 miles. It takes approximately 7h 5m to drive from Oban to Leicester.

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

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Oban to Leicester - 12 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 Nuneatontrain
9h 39m
£144–275
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls to George Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Asdabus Ukn11 / ...
12h 30m
£45–70
Drive 393.9 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Leicestercar 393.9 mi
7h 5m
£97–140
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 Leicestertrain
6h 1m
£73–153
Train
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Derbytrain
3. Take the train from Derby to Leicestertrain
10h 41m
£234–353
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Oban - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
13h 35m
£105–241
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
6h 18m
£95–217
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 Leicestertrain
6h 48m
£73–167
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 Leicestertrain
6h 49m
£143–427
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls to Edinburgh Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Ketteringtrain
4. Take the train from Kettering to Leicestertrain
7h 5m
£85–221
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 Stansted Airport to Leicestertrain
7h 50m
£106–237
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 Birmingham New Streettrain
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leicestertrain
8h
£121–239

Oban to Leicester by train and foot

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9h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 414.9 mi
Duration: 9h 39m

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

You can take a train from Oban to Leicester via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Crewe, and Nuneaton in around 9h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Corran Halls to St Margaret's Bus Station via George Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station, Asda, and M&S in around 12h 30m.

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