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 £50 - £85 and takes 9h 49m.

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 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, Glasgow Central Low Level and Dalmuir. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.

How far is it from Chester to Oban?

The distance between Chester and Oban is 331 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 5m and costs £120 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from Chester to Oban, including transfers.

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.

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 568+ hotels available in Oban.

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 Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Dalmuir to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
8h 5m
£120–220
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Victoriatrain
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Oban Bus Stationbus
9h 49m
£52–85
Drive 325 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Obancar 325 mi
5h 51m
£80–115
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
8h 4m
£68–198
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 52m
£95–170
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 39m
£70–177
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 Edinburgh Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus
8h 32m
£73–182
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 40m
£115–260

Chester to Oban by train

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8h 5mAverage Duration

£120Cheapest Price

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Distance: 329.1 mi
Duration: 8h 5m

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, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Dalmuir in around 8h 5m.

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