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

The cheapest way to get from Colne to Oban is to bus which costs £26 - £50 and takes 10h 25m.

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 8m 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, Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.

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 10m.

How far is it from Colne to Oban?

The distance between Colne and Oban is 315 miles. The road distance is 276.6 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 10m and costs £50 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 8h 10m 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 FlixBus, 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 10m and costs £50 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £50 and takes 10h 25m.

Where does the Colne to Oban bus arrive?

Colne to Oban bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus 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 8m 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 488+ hotels available in Oban.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Colne 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 Colne to Preston
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Oban
8h 10m
£50–163
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationUk030
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Road976
10h 25m
£26–45
Drive 275 mi
1. Drive from Colne to Oban275 mi
5h 8m
£67–97
Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LBA - GLA
2. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Public Toilets
3. Take the train from Crianlarich to Oban
9h 30m
£81–226
Bus via St Johns Church
1. Take the bus from Preston Coach Station to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 57megabus M11
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Road976
10h 38m
£31–44
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Colne to Preston
2. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)MAN - GLA
4. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Public Toilets
5. Take the train from Crianlarich to Oban
9h 55m
£94–206

Colne to Oban by train and foot

43Weekly Services

8h 10mAverage Duration

£50Cheapest Price

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Distance: 313.7 mi
Duration: 8h 10m

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 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Johns Church to Station Road via Bus Station, Arrival Stand, Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 10h 25m.

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