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

The cheapest way to get from Matlock to Oban is to bus via Manchester which costs £35 - £80 and takes 13h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Matlock to Oban is to drive which takes 6h 24m and costs £85 - £130.

Is there a direct train between Matlock and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Matlock to Oban. However, there are services departing from Matlock and arriving at Oban via Derby, Crewe and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 2m.

How far is it from Matlock to Oban?

The distance between Matlock and Oban is 406 miles. The road distance is 350.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Matlock to Oban without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 11h 2m and costs £55 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 11h 2m to get from Matlock to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Matlock to Oban bus from?

Matlock to Oban bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Where do I catch the Matlock to Oban train from?

Matlock to Oban train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.

Train or bus from Matlock to Oban?

The best way to get from Matlock to Oban is to train via Crewe which takes 11h 2m and costs £55 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus via Manchester, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 13h 27m.

Where does the Matlock to Oban bus arrive?

Matlock to Oban bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Matlock to Oban train arrive?

Matlock to Oban train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Matlock to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Matlock to Oban is 351 miles. It takes approximately 6h 24m to drive from Matlock to Oban.

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

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Matlock to Oban - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

Q: Is there a direct bus between Matlock and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Matlock to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Causeway Lane and arriving at Station Road via Eyre Street/Moor Market ES3, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 27m.

There are 9 ways to get from Matlock to Oban by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Oban
11h 2m
£59–241
Bus via Manchester
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Shudehill Interchange
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Road976 / ...
13h 27m
£38–80
Drive 348.7 mi
1. Drive from Matlock to Oban348.7 mi
6h 24m
£86–125
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Station Road
7h 41m
£56–152
Train
1. Take the train from Chesterfield to Glasgow CentralPlymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to ObanGlasgow Queen Street - Oban
11h 15m
£159–479
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Buchanan Bus Station180
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Road976 / ...
13h 42m
£49–82
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Matlock to Beeston
2. Take the train from Beeston to Kettering
3. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkway
4. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LTN - GLA
5. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Station Road
9h 30m
£88–221
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Police Station
4. Take the train from Crianlarich to Oban
9h 17m
£74–175
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intl
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)STN - GLA
3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Station Road
9h 32m
£93–364

Matlock to Oban by train and foot

8Weekly Services

11h 2mAverage Duration

£59Cheapest Price

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Distance: 403.3 mi
Duration: 11h 2m

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

You can take a train from Matlock to Oban via Derby, Crewe, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 11h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Causeway Lane to Station Road via Eyre Street/Moor Market ES3, Meadowhall Interchange/C1, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 13h 27m.

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