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 - £130 and takes 13h 40m.

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 6h 58m and costs £55 - £130.

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 Park Place and arriving at Oban Bus Station via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St and Buchanan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 40m.

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, Wigan North Western and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 47m.

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 Wigan which takes 10h 47m and costs £170 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 10h 47m 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 Park Place 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 Wigan which takes 10h 47m and costs £170 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £130 and takes 13h 40m.

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 50m 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 536+ 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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Wigan
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Wigan North Westerntrain
3. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Glasgow Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Obantrain
10h 47m
£175–316
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
cheapest
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
6h 58m
£56–130
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park Place to Lordswood Rdbus 111
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Oban Bus Stationbus
13h 40m
£63–121
Drive 461.5 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Obancar 461.5 mi
8h 50m
£114–165
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
10h 53m
£138–305
Train #2
1. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Glasgow Centraltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
13h 40m
£291–427
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 50m
£94–184
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
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 Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Obantrain
8h 54m
£92–202

Cardiff to Oban by train and foot

8Weekly Services

10h 47mAverage Duration

£175Cheapest Price

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Distance: 473.9 mi
Duration: 10h 47m

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, Wigan North Western, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 10h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Oban Bus Station via Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Stn in around 13h 40m.

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