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

The cheapest way to get from Chorley to Oban is to bus which costs £27 - £75 and takes 9h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chorley to Oban is to drive which takes 5h 1m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Chorley and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Chorley station to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Station Road via Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Chorley and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Chorley to Oban. However, there are services departing from Chorley and arriving at Oban via Preston and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.

How far is it from Chorley to Oban?

The distance between Chorley and Oban is 295 miles. The road distance is 284.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chorley to Oban without a car is to train which takes 7h 14m and costs £45 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from Chorley to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chorley to Oban bus from?

Chorley to Oban bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Chorley to Oban train from?

Chorley to Oban train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Chorley to Oban?

The best way to get from Chorley to Oban is to train which takes 7h 14m and costs £45 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £75 and takes 9h 20m.

Where does the Chorley to Oban bus arrive?

Chorley to Oban bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Chorley to Oban train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chorley to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Chorley to Oban is 285 miles. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Chorley to Oban.

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

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Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 486+ hotels available in Oban.

Chorley to Oban - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Chorley 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 Preston to Glasgow CentralLondon Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to ObanGlasgow Queen Street - Oban
7h 14m
£45–173
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationUk030
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Road976 / ...
9h 20m
£27–75
Drive 283.3 mi
1. Drive from Chorley to Oban283.3 mi
5h 1m
£71–103
Train to Manchester Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Chorley to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)MAN - GLA
3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Station Road
8h 23m
£80–180
Bus via Meikle Earnock
1. Take the bus from Coach Stn to Bus Station181
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Road976 / ...
10h 25m
£45–69
Train to Liverpool, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LPL - GLA
3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Station Road
8h 45m
£83–201
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Station Road
9h 3m
£68–230

Chorley to Oban by train and foot

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7h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 293.7 mi
Duration: 7h 14m

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

You can take a train from Chorley to Oban via Preston, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Station Road via Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 20m.

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