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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Coniston is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 11h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oban to Coniston is to drive which takes 4h 26m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Coniston?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban station to Coniston. However, there are services departing from Station Road and arriving at The Crown via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station and Waterhead Inn for Pier. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 58m.

How far is it from Oban to Coniston?

The distance between Oban and Coniston is 269 miles. The road distance is 236.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oban to Coniston without a car is to train which takes 6h 48m and costs £80 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Oban to Coniston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oban to Coniston bus from?

Oban to Coniston bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Station Road.

Train or bus from Oban to Coniston?

The best way to get from Oban to Coniston is to train which takes 6h 48m and costs £80 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus via Carlisle, which costs £50 - £75 and takes 10h 58m.

Where does the Oban to Coniston bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oban to Coniston?

Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Coniston is 237 miles. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Oban to Coniston.

Where can I stay near Coniston?

There are 3317+ hotels available in Coniston.

Oban to Coniston - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Oban to Coniston by train, bus, or car

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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 Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
6h 48m
£84–245
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 Underpassbus Uk030
11h 30m
£43–71
Bus via Carlisle
1. Take the bus from Station Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 976
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 595 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 553
10h 58m
£50–74
Drive 235.2 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Conistoncar 235.2 mi
4h 26m
£58–84

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Oban to Coniston.

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Distance: 267.4 mi
Duration: 6h 48m

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

You can take a train from Oban to Coniston via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Oxenholme Lake District, and Windermere in around 6h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Station Road to The Crown via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Waterhead Inn for Pier in around 10h 58m.

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