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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Blackpool is to bus which costs £30 - £45 and takes 8h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oban to Blackpool is to drive which takes 5h 9m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban to Blackpool station. However, there are services departing from Corran Halls Car Park and arriving at North Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Underpass. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Oban and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct train from Oban to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Oban and arriving at Blackpool North via Glasgow Central and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.

How far is it from Oban to Blackpool?

The distance between Oban and Blackpool is 304 miles. The road distance is 279.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oban to Blackpool without a car is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs £35 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Oban to Blackpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oban to Blackpool bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Oban to Blackpool train from?

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

Train or bus from Oban to Blackpool?

The best way to get from Oban to Blackpool is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs £35 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £45 and takes 8h 44m.

Where does the Oban to Blackpool bus arrive?

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

Where does the Oban to Blackpool train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oban to Blackpool?

Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Blackpool is 280 miles. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Oban to Blackpool.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Oban - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
6h 28m
£39–127
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 976
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Underpassbus
3. Take the bus from Underpass to North Stationbus 42
8h 44m
£32–44
Drive 277.9 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Blackpoolcar 277.9 mi
5h 9m
£68–97
Bus, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Terminal Buildingbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Blackpool Northtrain
8h 12m
£69–165
Bus via Lancaster
1. Take the bus from Station Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 976
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to North Stationbus 42
9h 47m
£46–60
Bus, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Terminal Buildingbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane GLA - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Blackpool Northtrain
8h 46m
£71–215
Bus, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Terminal Buildingbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Prestontrain
8h 35m
£50–186

Oban to Blackpool by train and foot

27Weekly Services

6h 28mAverage Duration

£39Cheapest Price

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Distance: 302.5 mi
Duration: 6h 28m

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

You can take a train from Oban to Blackpool North via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Preston in around 6h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Corran Halls Car Park to North Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Underpass in around 8h 44m.

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