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

The cheapest way to get from Windermere to Oban is to bus which costs £40 - £100 and takes 9h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Windermere to Oban is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Windermere and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Windermere to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Bus Rail Interchange and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station Night Std and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Windermere and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Windermere to Oban. However, there are services departing from Windermere and arriving at Oban via Oxenholme Lake District and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.

How far is it from Windermere to Oban?

The distance between Windermere and Oban is 257 miles. The road distance is 232.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Windermere to Oban without a car is to train which takes 6h 58m and costs £90 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Windermere to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Windermere to Oban bus from?

Windermere to Oban bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Bus Rail Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Windermere to Oban train from?

Windermere to Oban train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.

Train or bus from Windermere to Oban?

The best way to get from Windermere to Oban is to train which takes 6h 58m and costs £90 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 9h 34m.

Where does the Windermere to Oban bus arrive?

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

Where does the Windermere to Oban train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Windermere to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Windermere to Oban is 232 miles. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Windermere to Oban.

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

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Where can I stay near Oban?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
6h 58m
£94–172
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Bus Stationbus X8
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 181
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 976
9h 34m
£44–99
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Bus Stationbus 976
7h 7m
£73–138
Drive 231 mi
1. Drive from Windermere to Obancar 231 mi
4h 22m
£57–83

Windermere to Oban by train and foot

38Weekly Services

6h 58mAverage Duration

£94Cheapest Price

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Distance: 255.5 mi
Duration: 6h 58m

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, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 6h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Bus Station via Bus Station Night Std and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 34m.

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