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

The cheapest way to get from Padstow to Oban is to train and bus which costs £90 - £160 and takes 20h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Padstow to Oban is to fly and bus which takes 6h 55m and costs £85 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Padstow and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Padstow to Oban station. However, there are services departing from New Street and arriving at Oban Bus Station via Dennison Road Car Park, Glastonbury Festival Coach Park and Buchanan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Padstow and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Padstow to Oban. However, there are services departing from Bodmin Parkway and arriving at Oban via Plymouth, Birmingham New Street, Warrington Bank Quay and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 5m.

How far is it from Padstow to Oban?

The distance between Padstow and Oban is 483 miles. The road distance is 607.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Padstow to Oban without a car is to train via Warrington which takes 15h 5m and costs £320 - £490.

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

It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Padstow to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Padstow to Oban bus from?

Padstow to Oban bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Dennison Road Car Park station.

Where do I catch the Padstow to Oban train from?

Padstow to Oban train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bodmin Parkway station.

Train or bus from Padstow to Oban?

The best way to get from Padstow to Oban is to train via Warrington which takes 15h 5m and costs £320 - £490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £100 - £190 and takes 22h 7m.

Where does the Padstow to Oban bus arrive?

Padstow to Oban bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Glastonbury Festival Coach Park station.

Where does the Padstow to Oban train arrive?

Padstow to Oban train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.

Can I drive from Padstow to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Padstow to Oban is 607 miles. It takes approximately 10h 38m to drive from Padstow to Oban.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 539+ hotels available in Oban.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Newquay Cornwall Airport to Glasgow Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane NQY - GLA
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus
6h 55m
£89–253
Fly Newquay Cornwall Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane NQY - EDI
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus
7h 43m
£80–278
Train via Warrington
1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
4. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Centraltrain
5. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
15h 5m
£323–488
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus
3. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Oban Bus Stationbus
20h 32m
£92–153
Drive 603.7 mi
1. Drive from Padstow to Obancar 603.7 mi
10h 38m
£152–220
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
4. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus
11h 8m
£118–256
Train
1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
17h 19m
£309–473
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dennison Road Car Park to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G5
2. Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus G3
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Oban Bus Stationbus
22h 7m
£108–188

Padstow to Oban by bus, train, and foot

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20h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 480.6 mi
Duration: 6h 55m

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

You can take a vehicle from Padstow to Oban via Bodmin Parkway, Plymouth, Birmingham New Street, Warrington Bank Quay, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 15h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Street to Oban Bus Station via Mount Folly, Dennison Road Car Park, Glastonbury Festival Coach Park, Buchanan Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Stn in around 22h 7m.

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