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 £60 - £130 and takes 13h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oban to Cardiff is to bus and fly and train which takes 6h 10m and costs £55 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban station to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Oban Bus Station and arriving at University RE via Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St and Lordswood Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Oban and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Oban to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Oban and arriving at Cardiff Central via Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 47m.

How far is it from Oban to Cardiff?

The distance between Oban and Cardiff is 454 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 train via Crewe which takes 10h 47m and costs £170 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 6h 10m 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 Ember, depart from Oban Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Oban to Cardiff train from?

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

Train or bus from Oban to Cardiff?

The best way to get from Oban to Cardiff is to train via Crewe which takes 10h 47m and costs £170 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £130 and takes 13h 17m.

Where does the Oban to Cardiff bus arrive?

Oban to Cardiff bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Buchanan Bus Stn station.

Where does the Oban to Cardiff train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oban to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Cardiff is 465 miles. It takes approximately 8h 50m to drive from Oban to Cardiff.

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

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Where can I stay near Cardiff?

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

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

Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
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1. Take the bus from Oban Bus Station to Glasgow Airportbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
6h 10m
£56–133
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
10h 47m
£174–313
Bus
1. Take the bus from Oban Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stnbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
3. Take the bus from Lordswood Rd to University REbus 111
13h 17m
£63–125
Drive 461.8 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Cardiffcar 461.8 mi
8h 50m
£114–165
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Oban to Crianlarichtrain
2. Take the bus from Crianlarich to Edinburgh Airportbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 58m
£72–168
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Oban Bus Station to Glasgow Airportbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 30m
£94–187
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Oban Bus Station to Glasgow Airportbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 50m
£123–265
Train
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
11h 29m
£181–334
Train #2
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Oban - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Newport (S Wales)train Glasgow Central - Plymouth
12h 23m
£295–434

Oban to Cardiff by train and foot

23Weekly Services

10h 47mAverage Duration

£174Cheapest Price

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Distance: 451.8 mi
Duration: 6h 10m

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

You can take a train from Oban to Cardiff Central via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay, and Crewe in around 10h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oban Bus Station to University RE via Buchanan Bus Stn, Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St, and Lordswood Rd in around 13h 17m.

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