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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Oban is to train and bus which costs £35 - £75 and takes 8h 56m.

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 47m 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 Station Road via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.

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 3m.

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 which takes 8h 3m and costs £45 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 8h 3m 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 National Express, 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 which takes 8h 3m and costs £45 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £70 and takes 8h 31m.

Where does the Chester to Oban bus arrive?

Chester to Oban bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus 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 47m 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?

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

There are 8 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
best
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow CentralLondon Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to ObanGlasgow Queen Street - Oban
8h 3m
£47–184
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Victoria
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Road976
8h 56m
£36–75
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station830
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Road976
8h 31m
£48–67
Drive 325 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Oban325 mi
5h 47m
£80–115
Fly Liverpool to Glasgow Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LPL - GLA
2. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Public Toilets
3. Take the train from Crianlarich to Oban
8h 8m
£84–184
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)MAN - GLA
3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Public Toilets
4. Take the train from Crianlarich to Oban
8h 52m
£84–191
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Public Toilets
4. Take the train from Crianlarich to Oban
8h 26m
£63–220
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Police Station
4. Take the train from Crianlarich to Oban
9h 26m
£67–230

Chester to Oban by train and foot

43Weekly Services

8h 3mAverage Duration

£47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 329.8 mi
Duration: 8h 3m

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, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 8h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Station Road via Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 31m.

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