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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Workington to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain train
    6h 37m
    £68–145

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from B&M Bargains to Bus Stationbus bus 300
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 976
    8h 52m
    £32–48

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Workington to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Stirlingtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 978
    7h 18m
    £46–90

  4. Drive  218.2 mi

    1. Drive from Workington to Obancar car 218.2 mi
    4h 7m
    £54–78

Workington to Oban by train and foot

Calendar34Weekly Services
Duration6h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 228.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 37m

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

You can take a train from Workington to Oban via Carlisle, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 6h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via B&M Bargains, Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 52m.

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