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

The cheapest way to get from Retford to Oban is to train and bus which costs £50 - £90 and takes 13h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Retford to Oban is to drive which takes 6h 9m and costs £85 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Retford and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Retford to Oban station. However, there are services departing from The Square and arriving at Oban Bus Station via Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B7, Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and Buchanan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Retford and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Retford to Oban. However, there are services departing from Retford and arriving at Oban via Haymarket and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.

How far is it from Retford to Oban?

The distance between Retford and Oban is 395 miles. The road distance is 346.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Retford to Oban without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 8h 6m and costs £130 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 8h 6m to get from Retford to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Retford to Oban bus from?

Retford to Oban bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Where do I catch the Retford to Oban train from?

Retford to Oban train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Doncaster station.

Train or bus from Retford to Oban?

The best way to get from Retford to Oban is to train via Edinburgh which takes 8h 6m and costs £130 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £140 and takes 12h 19m.

Where does the Retford to Oban bus arrive?

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

Where does the Retford to Oban train arrive?

Retford to Oban train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Retford to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Retford to Oban is 347 miles. It takes approximately 6h 9m to drive from Retford to Oban.

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

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Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 287+ hotels available in Oban.

Retford to Oban - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Retford 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 via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Retford to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Obantrain
8h 6m
£134–224
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn31 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Oban Bus Stationbus Ember
12h 19m
£41–135
Drive 344.7 mi
1. Drive from Retford to Obancar 344.7 mi
6h 9m
£86–125
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus
8h 4m
£88–179
Train
1. Take the train from Doncaster to Glasgow Centraltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
9h 29m
£100–295
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Retford to Meadowhalltrain
2. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Glasgowbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Road Endbus 976
13h 47m
£52–88
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Retford to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
4. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus
7h 50m
£100–216
Train, train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Retford to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Stansted Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
4. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus
8h 36m
£89–198
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Obantrain
10h
£125–241

Retford to Oban by train

6Weekly Trains

8h 6mAverage Duration

£134Cheapest Price

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Distance: 393.2 mi
Duration: 8h 6m

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

You can take a train from Retford to Oban via Haymarket, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 8h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Square to Oban Bus Station via Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B1, Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B7, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Buchanan Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Stn in around 12h 19m.

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