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There are 5 ways to get from Oban to Carnforth by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen StreettrainOban - Glasgow Queen Street
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to LancastertrainGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
    6h 14m
    £46–107

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus977 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus181 / ...
    8h 18m
    £40–58

  3. Drive 247.5 mi

    1. Drive from Oban to Carnforthcar247.5 mi
    4h 27m
    £62–89

  4. Bus, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Terminal Buildingbus
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)planeGLA - LPL
    3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Lancastertrain
    9h 20m
    £105–214

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Oban Station Rd to Stirling 13 Goosecroft Rdbus
    2. Take the train from Stirling to Carlisletrain
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Carnforthtrain
    10h 57m
    £88–117

Oban to Carnforth by train and foot

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration6h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£46Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland and Carnforth, England?

You can take a train from Oban to Carnforth via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Lancaster in around 6h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Carnforth via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Night Std, and Lancaster in around 8h 18m.

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