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

The cheapest way to get from Wales to Oban is to bus which costs £50 - £90 and takes 15h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wales to Oban is to bus and fly which takes 6h 42m and costs £40 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Wales and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Wales to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Cardiff North Road and arriving at Bus Station via Millennium Point and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Wales and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Wales to Oban. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Oban via Crewe and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 57m.

How far is it from Wales to Oban?

The distance between Wales and Oban is 477 miles. The road distance is 464.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wales to Oban without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 10h 57m and costs £170 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 10h 57m to get from Wales to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wales to Oban bus from?

Wales to Oban bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff North Road station.

Where do I catch the Wales to Oban train from?

Wales to Oban train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Wales to Oban?

The best way to get from Wales to Oban is to train via Crewe which takes 10h 57m and costs £170 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £90 and takes 15h 14m.

Where does the Wales to Oban bus arrive?

Wales to Oban bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Jennens Road station.

Where does the Wales to Oban train arrive?

Wales to Oban train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Wales to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Wales to Oban is 464 miles. It takes approximately 8h 50m to drive from Wales to Oban.

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

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Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 563+ hotels available in Oban.

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

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

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Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
10h 57m
£174–300
Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Corran Hallsbus
6h 42m
£45–132
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus
2. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 976
15h 14m
£53–89
Drive 461.5 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Obancar 461.5 mi
8h 50m
£114–164
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Glasgow Centraltrain Cardiff Central - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
12h 54m
£293–425
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 181 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 976
16h 4m
£96–226
Bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Corran Hallsbus
7h 35m
£50–145
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Corran Hallsbus
7h 35m
£87–172

Wales to Oban by train and foot

38Weekly Services

10h 57mAverage Duration

£174Cheapest Price

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Distance: 474 mi
Duration: 10h 57m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Oban via Crewe, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 10h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff North Road to Bus Station via Millennium Point and Buchanan Bus Station in around 15h 14m.

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