There are 7 ways to get from Oban to Machynlleth by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain
10h 47m£148–243Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Oban Longsdale Coach Park to Edinburgh Airportbus
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
- Take the train from Birmingham International to Machynllethtrain
8h 44m£76–173Bus
- Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 976
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 802
- Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Chester Bus Interchangebus
- Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Corwen Bus Stationbus T8
- Take the bus from Corwen Bus Station to Eldon Square 1bus T3 / ...
15h 6mDrive 393.9 mi
- Drive from Oban to Machynllethcar 393.9 mi
7h 21m£98–142Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
- Take the bus from Corran Halls to Glasgow Airportbus
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
- Take the train from Birmingham International to Machynllethtrain
8h 1m£86–177Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Anniesland Crossbus 976
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
- Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Llandudno Junctiontrain
- Take the bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand B to Clockbus T2
15h 31m£118–201Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, bus, train
- Take the bus from Corran Halls to Glasgow Airportbus
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
- Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway K14bus
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain
10h 19m£107–236
Oban to Machynlleth by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Oban to Machynlleth is to drive which costs £95 - £150 and takes 7h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Oban to Machynlleth is to drive which takes 7h 21m and costs £95 - £150.
No, there is no direct bus from Oban to Machynlleth. However, there are services departing from Corran Halls Car Park and arriving at Clock via Buchanan Bus Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, Chester Bus Interchange, Corwen Bus Station and Eldon Square 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Oban to Machynlleth. However, there are services departing from Oban and arriving at Machynlleth via Glasgow Central, Crewe and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 47m.
The distance between Oban and Machynlleth is 431 miles. The road distance is 396.2 miles.
The best way to get from Oban to Machynlleth without a car is to train which takes 10h 47m and costs £140 - £250.
It takes approximately 10h 47m to get from Oban to Machynlleth, including transfers.
Oban to Machynlleth bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Corran Halls Car Park station.
Oban to Machynlleth train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.
The best way to get from Oban to Machynlleth is to train which takes 10h 47m and costs £140 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 15h 6m.
What companies run services between Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland and Machynlleth, Wales?
You can take a train from Oban to Machynlleth via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Crewe, and Shrewsbury in around 10h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Clock via Buchanan Bus Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, Chester Bus Interchange, Corwen Bus Station, and Eldon Square 1 in around 15h 6m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £24–80
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- When
- Monday, Sunday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £24–80
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £28–90
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £28–90
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £25–95
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £25–95
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £18–35
Bus from Corran Halls to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Bus Station to Anniesland Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £17–35
Bus from Corran Halls to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
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Booking & Getting There
Oban to Machynlleth bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Oban to Machynlleth train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Machynlleth is 396 miles. It takes approximately 7h 21m to drive from Oban to Machynlleth.
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