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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Welshpool is to train and bus which costs £50 - £130 and takes 12h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oban to Welshpool is to drive which takes 6h 33m and costs £90 - £140.

How far is it from Oban to Welshpool?

The distance between Oban and Welshpool is 391 miles. The road distance is 368.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oban to Welshpool without a car is to train which takes 9h 57m and costs £60 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 9h 57m to get from Oban to Welshpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oban to Welshpool bus from?

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

Train or bus from Oban to Welshpool?

The best way to get from Oban to Welshpool is to train which takes 9h 57m and costs £60 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 13h 17m.

Where does the Oban to Welshpool bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oban to Welshpool?

Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Welshpool is 369 miles. It takes approximately 6h 33m to drive from Oban to Welshpool.

Where can I stay near Welshpool?

There are 522+ hotels available in Welshpool.

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

Q: Is there a direct bus between Oban and Welshpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban to Welshpool station. However, there are services departing from Corran Halls Car Park and arriving at Welshpool Bus Station Stand B via Buchanan Bus Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, Chester Bus Interchange, Railway Station and Wrexham Bus Station 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 17m.

There are 8 ways to get from Oban to Welshpool 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 Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsbury
9h 57m
£61–225
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Terminal Building
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Welshpool
7h 42m
£51–155
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury
12h 22m
£54–124
Drive 366.8 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Welshpool366.8 mi
6h 33m
£92–132
Bus
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Buchanan Bus Station977 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One802
3. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Chester Bus Interchange
4. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Welshpool Bus Station Stand BT12
13h 17m
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 Welshpool
9h 4m
£70–167
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Terminal Building
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Welshpool
9h 30m
£67–205
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Terminal Building
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)GLA - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intl
4. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Street
5. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Welshpool
9h 45m
£74–270

Oban to Welshpool by train, foot, and bus

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9h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 388.8 mi
Duration: 9h 57m

What companies run services between Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland and Welshpool, Wales?

You can take a train from Oban to Welshpool Bus Station Stand D via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Crewe, Shrewsbury, and Bus Station in around 9h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Welshpool Bus Station Stand B via Buchanan Bus Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, Chester Bus Interchange, Railway Station, and Wrexham Bus Station 5 in around 13h 17m.

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