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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Skipton is to bus which costs £35 - £110 and takes 10h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oban to Skipton is to drive which takes 5h 6m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Skipton?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban to Skipton station. However, there are services departing from Corran Halls Car Park and arriving at Bus Station Stand 4 via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station and Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Oban and Skipton?

No, there is no direct train from Oban to Skipton. However, there are services departing from Oban and arriving at Skipton via Glasgow Central and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.

How far is it from Oban to Skipton?

The distance between Oban and Skipton is 283 miles. The road distance is 273.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oban to Skipton without a car is to train which takes 7h 48m and costs £90 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 7h 48m to get from Oban to Skipton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oban to Skipton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Oban to Skipton train from?

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

Train or bus from Oban to Skipton?

The best way to get from Oban to Skipton is to train which takes 7h 48m and costs £90 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £110 and takes 10h 51m.

Where does the Oban to Skipton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Oban to Skipton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oban to Skipton?

Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Skipton is 273 miles. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Oban to Skipton.

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

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Where can I stay near Skipton?

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Oban to Skipton - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Skiptontrain
7h 48m
£90–181
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 Stationbus Uk030
10h 51m
£38–107
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Anniesland Crossbus 976
2. Take the bus from Glasgow to Carlislebus
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Skiptontrain
9h 21m
£58–108
Drive 271.9 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Skiptoncar 271.9 mi
5h 6m
£68–98
Bus, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls to Glasgow Airportbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane GLA - LBA
8h 45m
£82–189
Bus, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls to Glasgow Airportbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leedstrain
4. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain
9h 2m
£95–220
Bus, 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 Leedstrain
4. Take the train from Leeds to Skiptontrain
8h 18m
£111–215

Oban to Skipton by train and foot

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7h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 281.8 mi
Duration: 7h 48m

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

You can take a train from Oban to Skipton via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Carlisle in around 7h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Bus Station Stand 4 via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station, and Interchange in around 10h 51m.

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