What is the cheapest way to get from St Helens to Oban?

The cheapest way to get from St Helens to Oban is to bus which costs £30 - £110 and takes 11h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from St Helens to Oban?

The fastest way to get from St Helens to Oban is to drive which takes 5h 22m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between St Helens and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from St Helens to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Chalon Way West and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station, Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.

Is there a direct train between St Helens and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from St Helens to Oban. However, there are services departing from St Helens Central and arriving at Oban via Wigan North Western and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.

How far is it from St Helens to Oban?

The distance between St Helens and Oban is 316 miles. The road distance is 301.1 miles.

How do I travel from St Helens to Oban without a car?

The best way to get from St Helens to Oban without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 56m and costs £85 - £150.

How long does it take to get from St Helens to Oban?

It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from St Helens to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the St Helens to Oban bus from?

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

Where do I catch the St Helens to Oban train from?

St Helens to Oban train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wigan North Western station.

Train or bus from St Helens to Oban?

The best way to get from St Helens to Oban is to bus which takes 11h 15m and costs £30 - £110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £100 - £220 and takes 7h 37m.

Where does the St Helens to Oban bus arrive?

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

Where does the St Helens to Oban train arrive?

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

Can I drive from St Helens to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between St Helens to Oban is 301 miles. It takes approximately 5h 22m to drive from St Helens to Oban.

How do I get a train ticket from St Helens to Oban?

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Where can I stay near Oban?

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from St Helens Central to Glasgow Centraltrain Liverpool Lime Street - Glasgow Central
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Corran Hallsbus Ember
6h 56m
£88–150
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 15m
£33–109
Drive 299.4 mi
1. Drive from St Helens to Obancar 299.4 mi
5h 22m
£74–107
Fly Liverpool to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LPL - GLA
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Corran Hallsbus
7h 39m
£62–163
Train
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
7h 37m
£108–211
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Corran Hallsbus
8h 41m
£67–162
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Lea Green to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Oban Bus Stationbus
9h 4m
£113–257

St Helens to Oban by train and bus

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Distance: 314.2 mi
Duration: 6h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Chalon Way West to Bus Station via Bus Station, Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 11h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from St Helens Central to Oban via Wigan North Western, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h 37m.

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