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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Carnforth is to bus and train which costs £35 - £60 and takes 10h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oban to Carnforth is to drive which takes 4h 29m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Carnforth?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban to Carnforth station. However, there are services departing from Corran Halls Car Park and arriving at Police Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Oban and Carnforth?

No, there is no direct train from Oban to Carnforth. However, there are services departing from Oban and arriving at Carnforth via Glasgow Central and Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.

How far is it from Oban to Carnforth?

The distance between Oban and Carnforth is 272 miles. The road distance is 249 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oban to Carnforth without a car is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs £40 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Oban to Carnforth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oban to Carnforth bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Oban to Carnforth train from?

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

Train or bus from Oban to Carnforth?

The best way to get from Oban to Carnforth is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs £40 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 8h 18m.

Where does the Oban to Carnforth bus arrive?

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

Where does the Oban to Carnforth train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oban to Carnforth?

Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Carnforth is 249 miles. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Oban to Carnforth.

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

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Where can I stay near Carnforth?

There are 1583+ hotels available in Carnforth.

Oban to Carnforth - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Oban to Carnforth 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 Lancastertrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
6h 13m
£43–137
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Station Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 976
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Carnforthtrain
10h 28m
£38–56
Bus
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 976
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
8h 18m
£39–60
Drive 247.5 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Carnforthcar 247.5 mi
4h 29m
£59–85
Bus, fly, 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 Warrington Bank Quay to Lancastertrain
8h 44m
£85–202

Oban to Carnforth by train and foot

27Weekly Services

6h 13mAverage Duration

£43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 270.7 mi
Duration: 6h 13m

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 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Police Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station in around 8h 18m.

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