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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Wales is to bus which costs £50 - £90 and takes 15h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oban to Wales is to bus and fly which takes 5h 45m and costs £55 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Wales?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban to Wales. However, there are services departing from Corran Halls Car Park and arriving at Cardiff North Road via Buchanan Bus Station, Birmingham - Jennens Road and Bristol Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Oban and Wales?

No, there is no direct train from Oban to Wales. However, there are services departing from Oban and arriving at Cardiff Central via Glasgow Central and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 33m.

How far is it from Oban to Wales?

The distance between Oban and Wales is 443 miles. The road distance is 464.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oban to Wales without a car is to train which takes 10h 33m and costs £160 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Oban to Wales, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oban to Wales bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Oban to Wales train from?

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

Train or bus from Oban to Wales?

The best way to get from Oban to Wales is to train which takes 10h 33m and costs £160 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £90 and takes 15h 5m.

Where does the Oban to Wales bus arrive?

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

Where does the Oban to Wales train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oban to Wales?

Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Wales is 465 miles. It takes approximately 8h 51m to drive from Oban to Wales.

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

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Where can I stay near Wales?

There are 1751+ hotels available in Wales.

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

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There are 7 ways to get from Oban to Wales by bus, plane, train, or car

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Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, bus
best
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 bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway K14bus
5h 45m
£58–146
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 Millennium Pointbus
3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus
15h 5m
£55–89
Train
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 Cardiff Centraltrain
10h 33m
£163–266
Drive 461.8 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Cardiffcar 461.8 mi
8h 51m
£115–166
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls to Edinburgh Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway K14bus
6h 32m
£57–160
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 Newport (S Wales)train
7h 11m
£93–189
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Oban Bus Station to George Streetbus Ember
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cardiff Centraltrain Edinburgh - Cardiff Central
11h 16m
£214–319

Oban to Wales by train and foot

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10h 33mAverage Duration

£163Cheapest Price

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Distance: 440.4 mi
Duration: 5h 45m

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

You can take a train from Oban to Cardiff Central via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Crewe in around 10h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Cardiff North Road via Buchanan Bus Station, Birmingham - Jennens Road, and Bristol Bus Station in around 15h 5m.

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