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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Chester is to bus which costs £40 - £90 and takes 11h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oban to Chester is to drive which takes 5h 48m and costs £75 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban to Chester. However, there are services departing from Corran Halls Car Park and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station, Hanover Street, Manchester Central Coach Station and Liverpool, Liverpool One. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Oban and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Oban to Chester. However, there are services departing from Oban and arriving at Chester via Glasgow Central and Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.

How far is it from Oban to Chester?

The distance between Oban and Chester is 332 miles. The road distance is 327.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oban to Chester without a car is to train which takes 7h 24m and costs £45 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Oban to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oban to Chester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Oban to Chester train from?

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

Train or bus from Oban to Chester?

The best way to get from Oban to Chester is to train which takes 7h 24m and costs £45 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £90 and takes 11h 13m.

Where does the Oban to Chester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Oban to Chester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oban to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Chester is 327 miles. It takes approximately 5h 48m to drive from Oban to Chester.

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

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Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 955+ hotels available in Chester.

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

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen StreetOban - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank QuayGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
7h 24m
£49–176
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 Manchester Central Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One171 / ...
4. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Chester Bus Interchange
11h 13m
£40–86
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Station Road to Buchanan Bus Station976
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Liverpool Lime Street
3. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Chester Bus Interchange1 / ...
9h 48m
£44–146
Drive 325.3 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Chester325.3 mi
5h 48m
£80–115
Bus, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Terminal Building
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)GLA - LPL
7h 47m
£77–174
Bus, train via Warrington Bank Quay
1. Take the bus from Station Road to Buchanan Bus Station976
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank QuayGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
7h 25m
£45–162
Bus, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Terminal Building
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)GLA - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chester
8h 16m
£76–175
Bus, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Terminal Building
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Stafford
4. Take the train from Stafford to Chester
7h 51m
£59–150
Bus, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Terminal Building
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewe
8h 50m
£71–248

Oban to Chester by train and foot

27Weekly Services

7h 24mAverage Duration

£49Cheapest Price

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Distance: 329.8 mi
Duration: 7h 24m

What companies run services between Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland and Chester, England?

You can take a train from Oban to Chester via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Warrington Bank Quay in around 7h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Chester Bus Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Hanover Street, Charlotte Street, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Liverpool, Liverpool One in around 11h 13m.

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