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

The cheapest way to get from Colne to Oban is to bus via Leeds which costs £40 - £150 and takes 14h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colne to Oban is to drive which takes 5h 10m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Colne and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Colne to Oban station. However, there are services departing from St Johns Church and arriving at Oban Bus Station via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Colne and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Colne to Oban. However, there are services departing from Colne and arriving at Oban via Preston and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.

How far is it from Colne to Oban?

The distance between Colne and Oban is 316 miles. The road distance is 276.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colne to Oban without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 7h 57m and costs £90 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 7h 57m to get from Colne to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colne to Oban bus from?

Colne to Oban bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Colne to Oban train from?

Colne to Oban train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Colne station.

Train or bus from Colne to Oban?

The best way to get from Colne to Oban is to train via Glasgow which takes 7h 57m and costs £90 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 39m.

Where does the Colne to Oban bus arrive?

Colne to Oban bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Colne to Oban train arrive?

Colne to Oban train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Colne to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Colne to Oban is 277 miles. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Colne to Oban.

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

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Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 332+ hotels available in Oban.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Colne to Oban by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Glasgow
best
1. Take the train from Colne to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Obantrain
7h 57m
£92–218
Bus via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 591 / ...
2. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Bus Stationbus 976
14h 2m
£43–147
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus X43
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Oban Bus Stationbus
10h 39m
Drive 275.2 mi
1. Drive from Colne to Obancar 275.2 mi
5h 10m
£67–97
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Colne to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
4. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus
9h 37m
£84–210
Train
1. Take the train from Colne to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
8h 12m
£91–215
Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LBA - GLA
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus
9h 36m
£61–155

Colne to Oban by train and bus

6Weekly Services

7h 57mAverage Duration

£92Cheapest Price

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Distance: 313.8 mi
Duration: 7h 57m

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

You can take a train from Colne to Oban via Preston, Glasgow Central, Waterloo Lane, Dundas Street, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 7h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Johns Church to Oban Bus Station via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Stn in around 10h 39m.

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