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

The cheapest way to get from Carnforth to Oban is to bus via Underpass which costs £35 - £70 and takes 9h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carnforth to Oban is to drive which takes 4h 29m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Carnforth and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Carnforth to Oban station. However, there are services departing from New Street and arriving at Oban Bus Station via Bus Station Night Std and Buchanan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.

Is there a direct train between Carnforth and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Carnforth to Oban. However, there are services departing from Carnforth and arriving at Oban via Lancaster and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.

How far is it from Carnforth to Oban?

The distance between Carnforth and Oban is 272 miles. The road distance is 249 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carnforth to Oban without a car is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs £100 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Carnforth to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carnforth to Oban bus from?

Carnforth to Oban bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station Night Std.

Where do I catch the Carnforth to Oban train from?

Carnforth to Oban train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Lancaster station.

Train or bus from Carnforth to Oban?

The best way to get from Carnforth to Oban is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs £100 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 9h.

Where does the Carnforth to Oban bus arrive?

Carnforth to Oban bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Carnforth to Oban train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carnforth to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Carnforth to Oban is 249 miles. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Carnforth to Oban.

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

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Where can I stay near Oban?

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Carnforth to Oban - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Carnforth to Oban by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lancaster to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
6h 37m
£102–189
Bus via Underpass
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Underpass to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Road Endbus 976
9h 37m
£36–66
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 181
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Oban Bus Stationbus Ember
9h
£49–104
Drive 247.5 mi
1. Drive from Carnforth to Obancar 247.5 mi
4h 29m
£62–89
Train via Glasgow
1. Take the train from Lancaster to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
6h 48m
£102–189

Carnforth to Oban by train and foot

8Weekly Services

6h 37mAverage Duration

£102Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Carnforth to Oban.

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Distance: 270.7 mi
Duration: 6h 37m

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

You can take a train from Carnforth to Oban via Lancaster, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 6h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Street to Oban Bus Station via Bus Station Night Std and Buchanan Bus Stn in around 9h.

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