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

The cheapest way to get from Keswick to Oban is to bus via Carlisle which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 20m.

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 10m 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 Station Road via Bus Station, Halston Hotel and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.

How far is it from Keswick to Oban?

The distance between Keswick and Oban is 233 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 56m and costs £35 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 6h 56m 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 56m and costs £35 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus via Carlisle, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 20m.

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 10m to drive from Keswick to Oban.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 487+ 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 Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
6h 56m
£36–92
Bus via Carlisle
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus 976
8h 20m
£30–51
Drive 213.8 mi
1. Drive from Keswick to Obancar 213.8 mi
4h 10m
£53–76
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 181
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus 976
8h 23m
£33–58

Keswick to Oban by bus, train, and foot

43Weekly Services

6h 56mAverage Duration

£36Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 231.2 mi
Duration: 6h 56m

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

You can take a bus from Greta Bank to Oban via Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 6h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Greta Bank to Station Road via Bus Station, Wetherspoons, Halston Hotel, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 20m.

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