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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Aberystwyth is to bus and fly and train which costs £60 - £190 and takes 9h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oban to Aberystwyth is to drive which takes 7h 46m and costs £100 - £150.

Is there a direct train between Oban and Aberystwyth?

No, there is no direct train from Oban to Aberystwyth. However, there are services departing from Oban and arriving at Aberystwyth via Glasgow Central, Crewe and Shrewsbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 27m.

How far is it from Oban to Aberystwyth?

The distance between Oban and Aberystwyth is 452 miles. The road distance is 414.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oban to Aberystwyth without a car is to train which takes 11h 27m and costs £70 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 11h 27m to get from Oban to Aberystwyth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oban to Aberystwyth bus from?

Oban to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Corran Halls Car Park station.

Where do I catch the Oban to Aberystwyth train from?

Oban to Aberystwyth train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.

Train or bus from Oban to Aberystwyth?

The best way to get from Oban to Aberystwyth is to train which takes 11h 27m and costs £70 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 16h 6m.

Where does the Oban to Aberystwyth bus arrive?

Oban to Aberystwyth bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Oban to Aberystwyth train arrive?

Oban to Aberystwyth train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.

Can I drive from Oban to Aberystwyth?

Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Aberystwyth is 414 miles. It takes approximately 7h 46m to drive from Oban to Aberystwyth.

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

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Oban to Aberystwyth - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

No, there is no direct bus from Oban to Aberystwyth station. However, there are services departing from Corran Halls Car Park and arriving at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 via Buchanan Bus Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, Chester Bus Interchange, Corwen Car Park and Eldon Square 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 6m.

There are 7 ways to get from Oban to Aberystwyth by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsbury
4. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
11h 27m
£72–238
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Terminal Building
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Aberystwyth
9h 9m
£62–190
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Station Road to Buchanan Bus Station976 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Liverpool Lime Street
3. Take the bus from The Metquarter to Upton Station437
4. Take the train from Upton to Wrexham Central
5. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Eldon Square 1T3 / ...
6. Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4T2
15h 41m
Drive 411.7 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Aberystwyth411.7 mi
7h 46m
£104–150
Bus
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Buchanan Bus Station977 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One802
3. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Chester Bus Interchange
4. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Corwen Car ParkT8
5. Take the bus from Corwen Car Park to Eldon Square 1T3 / ...
6. Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4T2
16h 6m
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Oban to Crianlarich
2. Take the bus from Police Station to Airport
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)EDI - BHX
4. Take the train from Birmingham International to Aberystwyth
10h 31m
£81–212
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Terminal Building
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Aberystwyth
11h
£79–275

Oban to Aberystwyth by train and foot

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11h 27mAverage Duration

£72Cheapest Price

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Distance: 449.2 mi
Duration: 11h 27m

What companies run services between Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland and Aberystwyth, Wales?

You can take a train from Oban to Aberystwyth via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Crewe, and Shrewsbury in around 11h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4 via Buchanan Bus Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, Chester Bus Interchange, Corwen Car Park, and Eldon Square 1 in around 16h 6m.

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