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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Windermere is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 9h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oban to Windermere is to drive which takes 4h 24m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Windermere?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban station to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Station Road and arriving at Thwaite Lane via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station, Christies Newsagents and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Oban and Windermere?

No, there is no direct train from Oban to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Oban and arriving at Windermere via Glasgow Central and Oxenholme Lake District. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.

How far is it from Oban to Windermere?

The distance between Oban and Windermere is 257 miles. The road distance is 233.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oban to Windermere without a car is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs £35 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Oban to Windermere, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oban to Windermere bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Oban to Windermere train from?

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

Train or bus from Oban to Windermere?

The best way to get from Oban to Windermere is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs £35 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus via Penrith, which costs £35 - £110 and takes 8h 43m.

Where does the Oban to Windermere bus arrive?

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

Where does the Oban to Windermere train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oban to Windermere?

Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Windermere is 233 miles. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Oban to Windermere.

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

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Where can I stay near Windermere?

There are 3203+ hotels available in Windermere.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Oban to Windermere 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 28m
£38–125
Bus via Penrith
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 976
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus Ukn31
8h 43m
£35–107
Drive 232.1 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Windermerecar 232.1 mi
4h 24m
£57–83
Bus
1. Take the bus from Station Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 976
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 181 / ...
9h 42m
£37–63

Oban to Windermere by train and foot

27Weekly Services

6h 28mAverage Duration

£38Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Oban to Windermere.

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Distance: 255.5 mi
Duration: 6h 28m

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

You can take a train from Oban to Windermere via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Oxenholme Lake District in around 6h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Corran Halls Car Park to St Mary's Church via Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, Carlisle, Penrith North Lakes, Rail Station, and Bus Station in around 8h 43m.

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