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

The cheapest way to get from Penrith to Oban is to bus which costs £24 - £40 and takes 6h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penrith to Oban is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Penrith and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Penrith to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Penrith and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Penrith and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Oban. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Oban via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.

How far is it from Penrith to Oban?

The distance between Penrith and Oban is 215 miles. The road distance is 206 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penrith to Oban without a car is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs £80 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Penrith to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penrith to Oban bus from?

Penrith to Oban bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Penrith station.

Where do I catch the Penrith to Oban train from?

Penrith to Oban train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.

Train or bus from Penrith to Oban?

The best way to get from Penrith to Oban is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs £80 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £40 and takes 6h 38m.

Where does the Penrith to Oban bus arrive?

Penrith to Oban bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Glasgow station.

Where does the Penrith to Oban train arrive?

Penrith to Oban train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Penrith to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Penrith to Oban is 206 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Penrith to Oban.

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

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Where can I stay near Oban?

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Penrith to Oban - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
5h 41m
£84–158
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Penrith to Glasgowbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 976
6h 38m
£24–38
Drive 204.8 mi
1. Drive from Penrith to Obancar 204.8 mi
3h 50m
£50–72
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Stirlingtrain
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 978
7h 19m
£41–83

Penrith to Oban by train and bus

38Weekly Services

5h 41mAverage Duration

£84Cheapest Price

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Distance: 213.7 mi
Duration: 5h 41m

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

You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Oban via Glasgow Central, Waterloo Lane, Cathedral Street, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 5h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Penrith to Bus Station via Glasgow and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 38m.

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