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

The cheapest way to get from Keswick to Oban is to bus which costs £35 - £55 and takes 8h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Keswick to Oban is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Keswick and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Keswick to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Greta Bank and arriving at Oban Bus Station via Bus Station, Halston Hotel and Buchanan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

How far is it from Keswick to Oban?

The distance between Keswick and Oban is 232 miles. The road distance is 215 miles.

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

The best way to get from Keswick to Oban without a car is to train which takes 6h 58m and costs £80 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Keswick to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Keswick to Oban bus from?

Keswick to Oban bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Halston Hotel station.

Train or bus from Keswick to Oban?

The best way to get from Keswick to Oban is to train which takes 6h 58m and costs £80 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 8h 45m.

Where does the Keswick to Oban bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Keswick to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Keswick to Oban is 215 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Keswick to Oban.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 569+ hotels available in Oban.

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

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

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 Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Dalmuir to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
6h 58m
£81–158
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Oban Bus Stationbus Ember
8h 45m
£35–53
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Bus Stationbus 976
7h 5m
£60–108
Drive 213.8 mi
1. Drive from Keswick to Obancar 213.8 mi
4h 11m
£53–76

Keswick to Oban by bus and train

34Weekly Services

6h 58mAverage Duration

£81Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 231 mi
Duration: 6h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Oban via Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Dalmuir in around 6h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Greta Bank to Oban Bus Station via Bus Station, STAND A - English Street, Halston Hotel, Buchanan Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Stn in around 8h 45m.

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