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 £35 - £65 and takes 11h 50m.

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 34m and costs £75 - £120.

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 Mason Street and arriving at Bus Station via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.

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 Warrington Bank Quay and arriving at Oban via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.

How far is it from Runcorn to Oban?

The distance between Runcorn and Oban is 324 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 which takes 8h 21m and costs £110 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 8h 21m 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 Avanti West Coast, depart from Crewe station.

Train or bus from Runcorn to Oban?

The best way to get from Runcorn to Oban is to train which takes 8h 21m and costs £110 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 9h 50m.

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 Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Runcorn to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Runcorn to Oban is 310 miles. It takes approximately 5h 34m 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?

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Runcorn to Oban by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
8h 21m
£112–183
Bus via Manchester
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Corran Hallsbus Ember
11h 50m
£39–61
Bus
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 802 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 976
9h 50m
£43–74
Drive 308.6 mi
1. Drive from Runcorn to Obancar 308.6 mi
5h 34m
£77–111
Fly Liverpool to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LPL - GLA
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Corran Hallsbus
7h 13m
£63–174
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
8h 50m
£122–208
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Runcorn 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 Corran Hallsbus
7h 18m
£60–160
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Runcorn to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Corran Hallsbus
8h 11m
£66–178

Runcorn to Oban by bus, train, and foot

18Weekly Services

8h 21mAverage Duration

£112Cheapest Price

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Distance: 322.1 mi
Duration: 8h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to Oban via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand K, Thynne Street, Warrington Bank Quay, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 8h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mason Street to Bus Station via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 50m.

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