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 28m.

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 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 28m.

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 Crewe, Glasgow Central Low Level and Dalmuir. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.

How far is it from Runcorn to Oban?

The distance between Runcorn and Oban is 323 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 25m and costs £110 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 8h 25m 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.

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 25m and costs £110 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 11h 28m.

Where does the Runcorn to Oban bus arrive?

Runcorn to Oban bus services, operated by FlixBus, 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

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
best
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Dalmuir to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
8h 25m
£115–210
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 28m
£35–56
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Glasgow Centraltrain Liverpool Lime Street - Glasgow Central
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Corran Hallsbus Ember
9h 48m
£95–166
Drive 308.6 mi
1. Drive from Runcorn to Obancar 308.6 mi
5h 34m
£77–112
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 32m
£75–229
Train via Crewe
1. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Dalmuir to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
8h 52m
£131–246
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 15m
£84–205
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 8m
£79–215

Runcorn to Oban by bus and train

14Weekly Services

8h 25mAverage Duration

£115Cheapest Price

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Distance: 321.3 mi
Duration: 8h 25m

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, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Dalmuir in around 8h 25m. 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 28m.

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