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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Cardiff is to bus which costs £40 - £110 and takes 13h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oban to Cardiff is to train and bus and fly which takes 6h 47m and costs £55 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Corran Halls Car Park and arriving at Kingsway GD via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 44m.

How far is it from Oban to Cardiff?

The distance between Oban and Cardiff is 481 miles. The road distance is 464.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oban to Cardiff without a car is to bus and train via Crewe which takes 10h 25m and costs £70 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 10h 25m to get from Oban to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oban to Cardiff bus from?

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

Where does the Oban to Cardiff bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oban to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Cardiff is 465 miles. It takes approximately 8h 47m to drive from Oban to Cardiff.

Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 1563+ hotels available in Cardiff.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train via Crewe
best
1. Take the bus from Station Road to Buchanan Bus Station976
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Central
10h 25m
£70–242
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Buchanan Bus Station976
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingsway GD
13h 44m
£43–106
Drive 461.8 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Cardiff461.8 mi
8h 47m
£113–163
Train, bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Oban to Crianlarich
2. Take the bus from Public Toilets to Terminal Building
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)GLA - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
6h 47m
£59–147
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Station Road to Buchanan Bus Station976
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Newport (S Wales)Glasgow Central - Plymouth
13h 29m
£208–674
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol 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 Bristol Airport (BRS)EDI - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central
7h 40m
£63–157
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Cardiff 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 Cardiff Airport (CWL)EDI - CWL
7h 39m
£95–214
Train, bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Oban to Crianlarich
2. Take the bus from Public Toilets to Terminal Building
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)GLA - BHX
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Central
8h 13m
£78–214
Train, bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport
1. Take the train from Oban to Crianlarich
2. Take the bus from Public Toilets to Terminal Building
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)GLA - LTN
4. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdon
5. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Central
8h 33m
£116–299

Oban to Cardiff by bus and train

58Weekly Services

10h 25mAverage Duration

£70Cheapest Price

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Distance: 478.1 mi
Duration: 10h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Kingsway GD via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 13h 44m.

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