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

The cheapest way to get from Whitehaven to Oban is to bus which costs £28 - £40 and takes 9h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Whitehaven to Oban is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Whitehaven and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Whitehaven to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Opera Bingo and arriving at Bus Station via Main Street, Halston Hotel and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Whitehaven and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Whitehaven to Oban. However, there are services departing from Whitehaven and arriving at Oban via Carlisle and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.

How far is it from Whitehaven to Oban?

The distance between Whitehaven and Oban is 236 miles. The road distance is 225.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Whitehaven to Oban without a car is to train which takes 6h 52m and costs £85 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Whitehaven to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whitehaven to Oban bus from?

Whitehaven to Oban bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Main Street station.

Where do I catch the Whitehaven to Oban train from?

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

Train or bus from Whitehaven to Oban?

The best way to get from Whitehaven to Oban is to train which takes 6h 52m and costs £85 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £40 and takes 9h 14m.

Where does the Whitehaven to Oban bus arrive?

Whitehaven to Oban bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Whitehaven to Oban train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Whitehaven to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Whitehaven to Oban is 225 miles. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Whitehaven to Oban.

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

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Where can I stay near Oban?

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Whitehaven to Oban by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
6h 52m
£87–199
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Main Street to Bus Stationbus 600
2. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 976
9h 14m
£28–40
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain
2. Take the bus from Carlisle to Glasgowbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Corran Hallsbus
7h 51m
£38–63
Drive 224 mi
1. Drive from Whitehaven to Obancar 224 mi
4h 15m
£55–79

Whitehaven to Oban by train and bus

38Weekly Services

6h 52mAverage Duration

£87Cheapest Price

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Distance: 235 mi
Duration: 6h 52m

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

You can take a train from Whitehaven to Oban via Carlisle, Glasgow Central, Waterloo Street, George Square, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 6h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Opera Bingo to Bus Station via Main Street, Bus Station, Halston Hotel, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 14m.

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