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

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

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 Station Road via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.

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 13m.

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 which takes 8h 13m and costs £40 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 8h 13m 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 which takes 8h 13m and costs £40 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 10m.

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 487+ hotels available in Oban.

Colne to Oban - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Colne to Oban by train, bus, or car

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Train
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 to Obantrain
8h 13m
£45–168
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 Station to Station Roadbus 975 / ...
11h 10m
Drive 275.2 mi
1. Drive from Colne to Obancar 275.2 mi
5h 10m
£68–98
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Colne to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Stirlingtrain
3. Take the bus from Stirling 13 Goosecroft Rd to Oban Station Rdbus
9h 58m
£80–109

Colne to Oban by train and foot

38Weekly Services

8h 13mAverage Duration

£45Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 313.8 mi
Duration: 8h 13m

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, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 8h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Johns Church to Station Road via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 11h 10m.

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