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

The cheapest way to get from Irlam to Oban is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 10h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Irlam to Oban is to drive which takes 5h 24m and costs £75 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Irlam and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Irlam to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Lathom Road and arriving at Station Road via Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Irlam and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Irlam to Oban. However, there are services departing from Irlam and arriving at Oban via Warrington Bank Quay and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.

How far is it from Irlam to Oban?

The distance between Irlam and Oban is 322 miles. The road distance is 306 miles.

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

The best way to get from Irlam to Oban without a car is to train which takes 7h 52m and costs £100 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 7h 52m to get from Irlam to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Irlam to Oban bus from?

Irlam to Oban bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Irlam to Oban train from?

Irlam to Oban train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Warrington Bank Quay station.

Train or bus from Irlam to Oban?

The best way to get from Irlam to Oban is to train which takes 7h 52m and costs £100 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 10h 9m.

Where does the Irlam to Oban bus arrive?

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

Where does the Irlam to Oban train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Irlam to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Irlam to Oban is 306 miles. It takes approximately 5h 24m to drive from Irlam to Oban.

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

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Where can I stay near Oban?

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Irlam to Oban - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Irlam 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 Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
7h 52m
£109–278
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus 976
10h 9m
£34–54
Drive 304.2 mi
1. Drive from Irlam to Obancar 304.2 mi
5h 24m
£76–110
Fly Manchester Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Obantrain
8h 32m
£78–229
Train via Preston
1. Take the train from Salford Crescent to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
8h 51m
£67–248
Bus via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgowbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus 976
10h 9m
£34–54
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Obantrain
9h 13m
£84–274
Fly Manchester Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Oban Bus Stationbus
8h 33m
£89–305

Irlam to Oban by train and foot

8Weekly Services

7h 52mAverage Duration

£109Cheapest Price

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Distance: 320 mi
Duration: 7h 52m

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

You can take a train from Irlam to Oban via Warrington Central, Warrington Bank Quay, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 7h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lathom Road to Station Road via Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station in around 10h 9m.

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