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

The cheapest way to get from Runcorn to Oban is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 11h 33m.

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 - £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 Bus Station via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N, Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 33m.

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 Liverpool South Parkway which takes 8h 10m and costs £120 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 8h 10m 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 FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Train or bus from Runcorn to Oban?

The best way to get from Runcorn to Oban is to train via Liverpool South Parkway which takes 8h 10m and costs £120 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 11h 33m.

Where does the Runcorn to Oban bus arrive?

Runcorn to Oban bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus 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 bus ticket from Runcorn to Oban?

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Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 547+ 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 Liverpool South Parkway
best
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
8h 10m
£123–224
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 976
11h 33m
£35–57
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Glasgow Centraltrain Liverpool Lime Street - Glasgow Central
2. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Bus Stationbus 976
10h 14m
£99–169
Drive 308.6 mi
1. Drive from Runcorn to Obancar 308.6 mi
5h 34m
£77–110
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 Oban Bus Stationbus
7h 12m
£63–200
Train
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 27m
£117–208
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 Oban Bus Stationbus
7h 16m
£70–187
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 Oban Bus Stationbus
8h 9m
£73–187

Runcorn to Oban by bus, train, and foot

31Weekly Services

8h 27mAverage Duration

£117Cheapest Price

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Distance: 332.8 mi
Duration: 8h 10m

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

You can take a train from Runcorn to Oban via Liverpool South Parkway, Warrington Central, Warrington Bank Quay, Glasgow Central, Waterloo Lane, Dundas Street, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 8h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Runcorn High Street- Stand C to Bus Station via Warrington Bus Interchange Stand N, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 11h 33m.

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