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 - £70 and takes 10h 21m.

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 to Windermere. However, there are services departing from Corran Halls Car Park and arriving at Thwaite Lane via Buchanan Bus Station, Underpass, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 21m.

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 261 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 bus and train which takes 6h 25m and costs £30 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 6h 25m 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 Corran Halls Car Park station.

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, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 10h 21m.

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 bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Station Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 976
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
6h 25m
£34–111
Train
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
Drive 232.1 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Windermerecar 232.1 mi
4h 24m
£57–83
Bus
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 976
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Underpassbus Uk030
10h 21m
£36–67

Oban to Windermere by bus and train

72Weekly Services

6h 25mAverage Duration

£34Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Oban to Windermere.

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Distance: 259.7 mi
Duration: 6h 25m

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 Thwaite Lane via Buchanan Bus Station, Underpass, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 10h 21m.

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