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

The cheapest way to get from Clitheroe to Oban is to bus which costs £30 - £110 and takes 9h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Clitheroe to Oban is to drive which takes 5h 4m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Clitheroe and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Clitheroe to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Park Street and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Clitheroe and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Clitheroe to Oban. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Oban via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.

How far is it from Clitheroe to Oban?

The distance between Clitheroe and Oban is 306 miles. The road distance is 271 miles.

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

The best way to get from Clitheroe to Oban without a car is to train which takes 7h 51m and costs £95 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 7h 51m to get from Clitheroe to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Clitheroe to Oban bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Clitheroe to Oban train from?

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

Train or bus from Clitheroe to Oban?

The best way to get from Clitheroe to Oban is to train which takes 7h 51m and costs £95 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £110 and takes 9h 36m.

Where does the Clitheroe to Oban bus arrive?

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

Where does the Clitheroe to Oban train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Clitheroe to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Clitheroe to Oban is 271 miles. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from Clitheroe to Oban.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 566+ hotels available in Oban.

Clitheroe to Oban - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Clitheroe to Oban by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
7h 51m
£97–212
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 976
9h 36m
£33–104
Drive 269.4 mi
1. Drive from Clitheroe to Obancar 269.4 mi
5h 4m
£67–96
Fly from Manchester Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus
9h 5m
£87–222
Bus via Meikle Earnock
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 181
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Corran Hallsbus Ember
10h 7m
£49–106
Train to Liverpool, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LPL - GLA
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus
9h 40m
£94–259

Clitheroe to Oban by bus and train

38Weekly Services

7h 51mAverage Duration

£97Cheapest Price

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Distance: 303.9 mi
Duration: 7h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Park Street to Oban via Bus Station, Railway Station, Preston, Glasgow Central, Waterloo Lane, Cathedral Street, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Street to Bus Station via Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 36m.

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