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 £30 - £70 and takes 11h 40m.

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 52m and costs £75 - £120.

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 23m.

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 23m and costs £100 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 7h 23m 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 23m and costs £100 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 11h 40m.

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 52m to drive from Oban to Chester.

Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 1004+ hotels available in Chester.

Oban to Chester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

Q: 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, Shudehill Interchange and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 40m.

There are 8 ways to get from Oban to Chester 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 Warrington Bank Quaytrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
7h 23m
£102–248
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 976
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G to Chester Bus Interchangebus X30
11h 40m
£34–70
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Station Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 976
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
3. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Chester Bus Interchangebus 1 / ...
9h 45m
£35–146
Drive 325.3 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Chestercar 325.3 mi
5h 52m
£80–115
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Terminal Buildingbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane GLA - LPL
7h 55m
£74–174
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 International to Staffordtrain
4. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain
7h 52m
£59–155
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
4. Take the train from Birmingham International to Staffordtrain
5. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain
9h 27m
£75–194
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
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 Birmingham New Streettrain
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain
8h 58m
£63–268

Oban to Chester by train and foot

27Weekly Services

7h 23mAverage Duration

£102Cheapest Price

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Distance: 329.8 mi
Duration: 7h 23m

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 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Chester Bus Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G in around 11h 40m.

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