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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Heysham is to bus which costs £29 - £50 and takes 8h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oban to Heysham is to drive which takes 4h 38m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Heysham?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban to Heysham. However, there are services departing from Corran Halls Car Park and arriving at Dalesview Crescent via Buchanan Bus Station and Underpass. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.

How far is it from Oban to Heysham?

The distance between Oban and Heysham is 275 miles. The road distance is 259.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oban to Heysham without a car is to train which takes 6h 58m and costs £40 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Oban to Heysham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oban to Heysham bus from?

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

Train or bus from Oban to Heysham?

The best way to get from Oban to Heysham is to train which takes 6h 58m and costs £40 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £50 and takes 8h 17m.

Where does the Oban to Heysham bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oban to Heysham?

Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Heysham is 260 miles. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Oban to Heysham.

Where can I stay near Heysham?

There are 1335+ hotels available in Heysham.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen StreetOban - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to LancasterGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
6h 58m
£42–114
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Buchanan Bus Station976
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to UnderpassUk030
8h 17m
£30–50
Drive 258.4 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Heysham258.4 mi
4h 38m
£63–91
Bus via Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Station Road to Buchanan Bus Station976
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Night Std828
8h 38m
£38–65

Oban to Heysham by train, foot, and bus

27Weekly Services

6h 58mAverage Duration

£42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 273.4 mi
Duration: 6h 58m

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

You can take a train from Oban to Towers via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Lancaster, and Common Garden Street in around 6h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Dalesview Crescent via Buchanan Bus Station and Underpass in around 8h 17m.

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