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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Oban is to bus which costs £40 - £60 and takes 14h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Oban is to train and fly and bus which takes 7h 13m and costs £50 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Station Road via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff 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 11h 2m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Oban?

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

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Oban without a car is to train which takes 11h 2m and costs £80 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 11h 2m to get from Cardiff to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Oban bus from?

Cardiff to Oban bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Oban train from?

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

Train or bus from Cardiff to Oban?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Oban is to train which takes 11h 2m and costs £80 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £60 and takes 14h 6m.

Where does the Cardiff to Oban bus arrive?

Cardiff to Oban bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Oban train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cardiff to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Oban is 464 miles. It takes approximately 8h 46m to drive from Cardiff to Oban.

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

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Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 485+ hotels available in Oban.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Oban
11h 2m
£81–272
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Newhall St
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Road976 / ...
15h 54m
£40–80
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Buchanan Bus StationM19
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Road976 / ...
14h 6m
£42–60
Drive 461.5 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Oban461.5 mi
8h 46m
£117–168
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Station Road
7h 13m
£54–144
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Station Road
8h 5m
£70–212
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Police Station
4. Take the train from Crianlarich to Oban
8h 49m
£72–166
Fly Cardiff Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)CWL - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Police Station
3. Take the train from Crianlarich to Oban
8h 58m
£96–243

Cardiff to Oban by train and foot

8Weekly Services

11h 2mAverage Duration

£81Cheapest Price

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Distance: 473.9 mi
Duration: 11h 2m

What companies run services between Cardiff, 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 11h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Station Road via Buchanan Bus Station in around 14h 6m.

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