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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Southport is to bus which costs £30 - £70 and takes 9h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oban to Southport is to drive which takes 5h 26m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Southport?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban to Southport. However, there are services departing from Corran Halls Car Park and arriving at Duke Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Oban and Southport?

No, there is no direct train from Oban to Southport. However, there are services departing from Oban and arriving at Preston via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.

How far is it from Oban to Southport?

The distance between Oban and Southport is 305 miles. The road distance is 293.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oban to Southport without a car is to train which takes 6h 58m and costs £80 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Oban to Southport, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oban to Southport bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Oban to Southport train from?

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

Train or bus from Oban to Southport?

The best way to get from Oban to Southport is to train which takes 6h 58m and costs £80 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 9h 1m.

Where does the Oban to Southport bus arrive?

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

Where does the Oban to Southport train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oban to Southport?

Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Southport is 293 miles. It takes approximately 5h 26m to drive from Oban to Southport.

Where can I stay near Southport?

There are 1956+ hotels available in Southport.

Oban to Southport - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Oban to Southport by train, bus, car, or plane

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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 Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
6h 58m
£80–173
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
9h 1m
£34–69
Drive 291.4 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Southportcar 291.4 mi
5h 26m
£73–105
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls to Glasgow Airportbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane GLA - LPL
7h 49m
£91–219
Bus via Meikle Earnock
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Anniesland Crossbus 976
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 181 / ...
9h 52m
£53–96
Bus to Glasgow Airport, 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 Bolton to Southporttrain
8h 13m
£85–217
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 International to Wigan North Westerntrain
8h 17m
£85–183
Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls to Inverness Union Streetbus
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
3. Take the train from Bolton to Southporttrain
8h 52m
£115–264

Oban to Southport by train, foot, and bus

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6h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 303 mi
Duration: 6h 58m

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

You can take a train from Oban to Duke Street via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Preston, and Railway Station in around 6h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Duke Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station in around 9h 1m.

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