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

The cheapest way to get from Runcorn to Oban is to bus via Manchester which costs £30 - £65 and takes 12h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Runcorn to Oban is to drive which takes 5h 31m and costs £75 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Runcorn and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Runcorn to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Runcorn High Street- Stand C and arriving at Station Road via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Runcorn and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Runcorn to Oban. However, there are services departing from Runcorn and arriving at Oban via Liverpool Lime Street, Preston and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.

How far is it from Runcorn to Oban?

The distance between Runcorn and Oban is 335 miles. The road distance is 310.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Runcorn to Oban without a car is to train via Preston which takes 8h 44m and costs £45 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 8h 44m to get from Runcorn to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Runcorn to Oban bus from?

Runcorn to Oban bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where do I catch the Runcorn to Oban train from?

Runcorn to Oban train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train or bus from Runcorn to Oban?

The best way to get from Runcorn to Oban is to train via Preston which takes 8h 44m and costs £45 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £70 and takes 9h 53m.

Where does the Runcorn to Oban bus arrive?

Runcorn to Oban bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Runcorn to Oban train arrive?

Runcorn to Oban train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Runcorn to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Runcorn to Oban is 310 miles. It takes approximately 5h 31m to drive from Runcorn to Oban.

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

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Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 493+ hotels available in Oban.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Runcorn 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 Preston
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Preston
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Oban
8h 44m
£46–179
Bus via Manchester
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus StationUkn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Road976
12h 18m
£32–65
Bus
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Buchanan Bus Station802 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Road976
9h 53m
£47–66
Drive 308.6 mi
1. Drive from Runcorn to Oban308.6 mi
5h 31m
£76–109
Fly from Liverpool, bus, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LPL - GLA
2. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Public Toilets
3. Take the train from Crianlarich to Oban
8h 7m
£81–183
Train
1. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow CentralRugby - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to ObanGlasgow Queen Street - Oban
8h 54m
£52–170
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, bus, train
1. Take the train from Runcorn to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Public Toilets
4. Take the train from Crianlarich to Oban
8h 15m
£58–215
Fly from Manchester Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)MAN - GLA
2. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Public Toilets
3. Take the train from Crianlarich to Oban
9h 49m
£88–200

Runcorn to Oban by train and foot

43Weekly Services

8h 44mAverage Duration

£46Cheapest Price

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Distance: 333 mi
Duration: 8h 44m

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

You can take a train from Runcorn to Oban via Liverpool Lime Street, Preston, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 8h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to Station Road via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 53m.

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