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 - £100 and takes 13h 34m.

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 32m and costs £60 - £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 University RE via Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St and Lordswood Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 34m.

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 and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.

How far is it from Oban to Cardiff?

The distance between Oban and Cardiff is 477 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 which takes 10h 35m and costs £130 - £360.

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

It takes approximately 10h 35m 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 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 which takes 10h 35m and costs £130 - £360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £100 and takes 13h 34m.

Where does the Oban to Cardiff bus arrive?

Oban to Cardiff bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus 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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Oban to Cardiff - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
10h 35m
£135–351
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Terminal Buildingbus
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 32m
£60–145
Bus
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 976
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
3. Take the bus from Lordswood Rd to University REbus 111
13h 34m
£63–99
Drive 461.8 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Cardiffcar 461.8 mi
8h 50m
£113–163
Train via Warrington
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 46m
£164–386
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 57m
£216–708
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 57m
£70–177
Bus to Glasgow Airport, 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 New Street to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 58m
£90–275
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Terminal Buildingbus
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
8h 13m
£135–288

Oban to Cardiff by train and foot

27Weekly Services

10h 35mAverage Duration

£135Cheapest Price

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Distance: 474 mi
Duration: 10h 35m

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, and Crewe in around 10h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Corran Halls Car Park to University RE via Buchanan Bus Station, Newhall St, and Lordswood Rd in around 13h 34m.

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