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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Preston is to bus which costs £30 - £110 and takes 7h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oban to Preston is to drive which takes 4h 56m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban station to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Oban Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Oban and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Oban to Preston. However, there are services departing from Oban and arriving at Preston via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.

How far is it from Oban to Preston?

The distance between Oban and Preston is 287 miles. The road distance is 275.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oban to Preston without a car is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs £75 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Oban to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oban to Preston bus from?

Oban to Preston bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Oban Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Oban to Preston train from?

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

Train or bus from Oban to Preston?

The best way to get from Oban to Preston is to train which takes 5h 56m and costs £75 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £110 and takes 7h 35m.

Where does the Oban to Preston bus arrive?

Oban to Preston bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Buchanan Bus Stn station.

Where does the Oban to Preston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oban to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Preston is 275 miles. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Oban to Preston.

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

Book your Oban to Preston train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2188+ hotels available in Preston.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Oban to Preston 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 Streettrain Oban - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
5h 56m
£77–193
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Oban Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stnbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Uk030
7h 35m
£33–107
Drive 273.7 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Prestoncar 273.7 mi
4h 56m
£68–98
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Oban Bus Station to Glasgow Airportbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
7h 19m
£74–169
Bus via Lancaster
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 976
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus 181
9h 39m
£52–105
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the bus from Oban Bus Station to Glasgow Airportbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane GLA - LPL
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
7h 40m
£71–199
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Oban Bus Station to Glasgow Airportbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Prestontrain
7h 35m
£60–165
Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls to Inverness Union Streetbus
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
8h 16m
£106–245

Oban to Preston by train and foot

23Weekly Services

5h 56mAverage Duration

£77Cheapest Price

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Distance: 285.2 mi
Duration: 5h 56m

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

You can take a train from Oban to Preston via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 5h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oban Bus Station to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Stn and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 35m.

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