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

The cheapest way to get from Skipton to Oban is to bus which costs £35 - £75 and takes 11h 10m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Skipton and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Skipton station to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stand 4 and arriving at Bus Station via Interchange, Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Skipton and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Skipton to Oban. However, there are services departing from Skipton and arriving at Oban via Carlisle and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.

How far is it from Skipton to Oban?

The distance between Skipton and Oban is 283 miles. The road distance is 273.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Skipton to Oban without a car is to train which takes 7h 52m and costs £85 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 7h 52m to get from Skipton to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Skipton to Oban bus from?

Skipton to Oban bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Skipton to Oban train from?

Skipton to Oban train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Skipton station.

Train or bus from Skipton to Oban?

The best way to get from Skipton to Oban is to train which takes 7h 52m and costs £85 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 11h 10m.

Where does the Skipton to Oban bus arrive?

Skipton to Oban bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Skipton to Oban train arrive?

Skipton to Oban train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Skipton to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Skipton to Oban is 274 miles. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Skipton to Oban.

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

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Where can I stay near Oban?

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There are 5 ways to get from Skipton to Oban by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Skipton to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
7h 52m
£87–177
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 976
11h 10m
£38–72
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Skipton to Carlisletrain
2. Take the bus from Carlisle to Glasgowbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Corran Hallsbus
8h 47m
£50–84
Drive 272 mi
1. Drive from Skipton to Obancar 272 mi
5h 5m
£68–98
Fly, bus
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LBA - GLA
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Corran Hallsbus
9h 7m
£66–166

Skipton to Oban by train and foot

18Weekly Services

7h 52mAverage Duration

£87Cheapest Price

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Distance: 281.8 mi
Duration: 7h 52m

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

You can take a train from Skipton to Oban via Carlisle, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stand 4 to Bus Station via Interchange, Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 11h 10m.

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