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 £60 - £120 and takes 13h 57m.

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 3m and costs £65 - £180.

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 Sophia Gardens and arriving at Bus Station via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 57m.

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.

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 via Warrington which takes 10h 51m and costs £170 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 10h 51m 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 National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens 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 via Warrington which takes 10h 51m and costs £170 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £120 and takes 13h 57m.

Where does the Cardiff to Oban bus arrive?

Cardiff to Oban bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Lordswood Rd 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 51m 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?

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Cardiff to Oban - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to Oban by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Warrington
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Obantrain
10h 51m
£176–313
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Lordswood Rdbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 976
13h 57m
£61–116
Drive 461.5 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Obancar 461.5 mi
8h 51m
£112–161
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus
7h 3m
£65–172
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
11h
£142–304
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 976
13h 14m
£268–401
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus
7h 56m
£72–167
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus
7h 52m
£97–196
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus
8h 45m
£101–201
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane BRS - INV
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Oban Bus Stationbus
9h 23m
£77–218

Cardiff to Oban by train and bus

8Weekly Services

10h 51mAverage Duration

£176Cheapest Price

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Distance: 474 mi
Duration: 10h 51m

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, Warrington Bank Quay, Glasgow Central, Waterloo Lane, Dundas Street, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 10h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Station via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 13h 57m.

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