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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Congleton is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 10h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oban to Congleton is to drive which takes 5h 47m and costs £80 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Congleton?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban to Congleton station. However, there are services departing from Corran Halls Car Park and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Bus Station and Hollington Drive. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Oban and Congleton?

No, there is no direct train from Oban to Congleton. However, there are services departing from Oban and arriving at Congleton via Glasgow Central, Preston and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.

How far is it from Oban to Congleton?

The distance between Oban and Congleton is 344 miles. The road distance is 329.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oban to Congleton without a car is to train which takes 8h 27m and costs £40 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 8h 27m to get from Oban to Congleton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oban to Congleton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Oban to Congleton train from?

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

Train or bus from Oban to Congleton?

The best way to get from Oban to Congleton is to train which takes 8h 27m and costs £40 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 10h 43m.

Where does the Oban to Congleton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Oban to Congleton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oban to Congleton?

Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Congleton is 330 miles. It takes approximately 5h 47m to drive from Oban to Congleton.

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

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Where can I stay near Congleton?

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

There are 8 ways to get from Oban to Congleton by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Preston
3. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly
4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Congleton
8h 27m
£44–150
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Buchanan Bus Station977 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station
10h 43m
£36–68
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Station Road to Buchanan Bus Station976 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Station181 / ...
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Congleton
10h 27m
£50–87
Drive 328 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Congleton328 mi
5h 47m
£83–119
Train, bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Oban to Crianlarich
2. Take the bus from Public Toilets to Terminal Building
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)GLA - MAN
8h 36m
£90–185
Train, bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Oban to Crianlarich
2. Take the bus from Public Toilets to Terminal Building
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)GLA - BHX
4. Take the train from Birmingham International to Stoke-on-Trent
8h 36m
£60–170
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Oban to Crianlarich
2. Take the bus from Police Station to Airport
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)EDI - BHX
4. Take the train from Birmingham International to Stoke-on-Trent
9h 10m
£65–175
Bus, bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the bus from North Pier Car Park to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 2
3. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)INV - MAN
9h 49m
£118–279

Oban to Congleton by train and foot

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8h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 341.8 mi
Duration: 8h 27m

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

You can take a train from Oban to Congleton via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Preston, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 8h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Bus Station, and Hollington Drive in around 10h 43m.

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