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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Leicester is to bus via Leeds which costs £40 - £70 and takes 12h 28m.

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 which takes 6h 15m and costs £55 - £140.

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 Car Park and arriving at St Margaret's Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and M&S. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 28m.

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 - £290.

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 Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Bus 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 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus via Leeds, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 12h 28m.

Where does the Oban to Leicester bus arrive?

Oban to Leicester bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus 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
£146–286
Bus via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 976
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Leicesterbus
12h 28m
£44–69
Drive 393.9 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Leicestercar 393.9 mi
7h 5m
£96–139
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, bus
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 bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus
6h 15m
£56–134
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
£234–354
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 976
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
13h 29m
£77–186
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 16m
£95–217
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, bus
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 bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus
7h 2m
£55–148
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 29m
£148–424
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 3m
£84–221
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
£111–237
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
7h 58m
£121–235

Oban to Leicester by train and foot

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9h 39mAverage Duration

£146Cheapest Price

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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 Car Park to St Margaret's Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Leicester, and M&S in around 12h 28m.

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