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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Oban is to bus which costs £23 - £50 and takes 7h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Oban is to drive which takes 4h 55m and costs £65 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Station Road via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Oban. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Oban via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.

How far is it from Preston to Oban?

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

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

The best way to get from Preston to Oban without a car is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs £35 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Preston to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Oban bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Preston to Oban train from?

Preston to Oban train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Oban?

The best way to get from Preston to Oban is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs £35 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £50 and takes 7h 56m.

Where does the Preston to Oban bus arrive?

Preston to Oban bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Preston to Oban train arrive?

Preston to Oban train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Preston to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Oban is 275 miles. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Preston to Oban.

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

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Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 497+ hotels available in Oban.

Preston to Oban - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Preston to Oban 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 Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
6h 37m
£35–149
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus 976
7h 56m
£24–46
Drive 273.7 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Obancar 273.7 mi
4h 55m
£66–96
Train to Manchester Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
9h 23m
£77–194
Bus via Coach Stn
1. Take the bus from Coach Stn to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 181
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus 976
8h 21m
£31–66
Train to Liverpool, fly, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LPL - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
9h 5m
£83–214
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
8h 49m
£56–201

Preston to Oban by train and foot

38Weekly Services

6h 37mAverage Duration

£35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 285.2 mi
Duration: 6h 37m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Oban via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 6h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Station Road via Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 56m.

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