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How to get fromWindermere to Obanby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
    6h 55m
    £100–188

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Barclays Bank to Bus Stationbus bus 508
    2. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 976
    9h 31m
    £27–40

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Barclays Bank to Rail Stationbus bus 508
    2. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Corran Hallsbus bus
    7h 36m
    £55–101

  4. Drive 231 mi

    1. Drive from Windermere to Obancar car 231 mi
    4h 22m
    £57–82

  5. Bus, train via Oban

    1. Take the bus from Barclays Bank to Rail Stationbus bus 508
    2. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain train
    7h 52m
    £84–164

Windermere to Oban by train and bus

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration6h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 255.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 55m

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

You can take a train from Windermere to Oban via Oxenholme Lake District, Glasgow Central, Waterloo Street, George Square, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 6h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barclays Bank to Bus Station via Bus Station, STAND A - English Street, Halston Hotel, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 31m.

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