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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Wakefield is to bus which costs £40 - £65 and takes 11h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oban to Wakefield is to drive which takes 5h 52m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban station to Wakefield station. However, there are services departing from Station Road and arriving at Wakefield Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Oban and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct train from Oban to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Oban and arriving at Wakefield Westgate via Glasgow Queen Street and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.

How far is it from Oban to Wakefield?

The distance between Oban and Wakefield is 381 miles. The road distance is 306.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oban to Wakefield without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 8h 24m and costs £130 - £390.

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

It takes approximately 8h 24m to get from Oban to Wakefield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oban to Wakefield bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Oban to Wakefield train from?

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

Train or bus from Oban to Wakefield?

The best way to get from Oban to Wakefield is to train via Edinburgh which takes 8h 24m and costs £130 - £390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £65 and takes 11h 9m.

Where does the Oban to Wakefield bus arrive?

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

Where does the Oban to Wakefield train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oban to Wakefield?

Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Wakefield is 307 miles. It takes approximately 5h 52m to drive from Oban to Wakefield.

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

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Where can I stay near Wakefield?

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Oban to Wakefield - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Oban to Wakefield by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wakefield Westgatetrain
8h 24m
£136–390
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Station Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 976
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 183 / ...
11h 9m
£40–65
Drive 304.7 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Wakefieldcar 304.7 mi
5h 52m
£75–108
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Terminal Buildingbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane GLA - LBA
8h 48m
£65–149
Train
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Oban - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wakefield Westgatetrain Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
8h 49m
£145–426
Bus via Corran Halls Car Park
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 976
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Uk010 / ...
11h 42m
£40–65
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 New Street to Wakefield Westgatetrain
7h 42m
£90–275
Bus to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Oban Bus Station to Inverness Union Streetbus
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain
9h
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Oban to Crianlarichtrain
2. Take the bus from Crianlarich to Edinburgh Airportbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wakefield Westgatetrain
9h 2m
£101–307
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Terminal Buildingbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Stevenagetrain
5. Take the train from Stevenage to Wakefield Westgatetrain
8h 32m
£146–288

Oban to Wakefield by train

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8h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 378.6 mi
Duration: 8h 24m

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

You can take a train from Oban to Wakefield Westgate via Glasgow Queen Street and Edinburgh Waverley in around 8h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Station Road to Wakefield Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 11h 9m.

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