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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Oban is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 12h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Oban is to drive which takes 5h 51m and costs £75 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Bus Station via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N, Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Oban. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Oban via Warrington Bank Quay and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.

How far is it from Chester to Oban?

The distance between Chester and Oban is 332 miles. The road distance is 326.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Oban without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 7h 50m and costs £120 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 7h 50m to get from Chester to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Oban bus from?

Chester to Oban bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Oban train from?

Chester to Oban train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Warrington Bank Quay station.

Train or bus from Chester to Oban?

The best way to get from Chester to Oban is to train via Glasgow which takes 7h 50m and costs £120 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 12h 38m.

Where does the Chester to Oban bus arrive?

Chester to Oban bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G station.

Where does the Chester to Oban train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chester to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Oban is 327 miles. It takes approximately 5h 51m to drive from Chester to Oban.

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

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Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 333+ hotels available in Oban.

Chester to Oban - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Chester 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 Glasgow
best
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
7h 50m
£123–221
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Gbus X30
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 976
12h 38m
£35–57
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Hood streetbus 1 / ...
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Bus Stationbus 976
10h 34m
£95–170
Drive 325 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Obancar 325 mi
5h 51m
£79–115
Fly Liverpool to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LPL - GLA
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus
7h 40m
£68–208
Train
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
8h 5m
£122–218
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
4. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus
7h 29m
£68–172
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Oban Bus Stationbus
9h 5m
£115–259
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
4. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
5. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Obantrain
9h 21m
£103–239

Chester to Oban by train and bus

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7h 50mAverage Duration

£123Cheapest Price

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Distance: 329.9 mi
Duration: 7h 50m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Oban via Warrington Bank Quay, Glasgow Central, Waterloo Lane, Dundas Street, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 7h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Bus Station via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 12h 38m.

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