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

The cheapest way to get from Settle to Oban is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 10h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Settle to Oban is to drive which takes 4h 45m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Settle and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Settle to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Station Road via Kirkby Lonsdale Booth's, Bus Station Night Std and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Settle and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Settle to Oban. However, there are services departing from Settle and arriving at Oban via Carlisle and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.

How far is it from Settle to Oban?

The distance between Settle and Oban is 268 miles. The road distance is 258.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Settle to Oban without a car is to train which takes 7h 32m and costs £40 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Settle to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Settle to Oban bus from?

Settle to Oban bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station Night Std.

Where do I catch the Settle to Oban train from?

Settle to Oban train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Settle station.

Train or bus from Settle to Oban?

The best way to get from Settle to Oban is to train which takes 7h 32m and costs £40 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 10h 54m.

Where does the Settle to Oban bus arrive?

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

Where does the Settle to Oban train arrive?

Settle to Oban train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Settle to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Settle to Oban is 259 miles. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Settle to Oban.

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

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Where can I stay near Oban?

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Settle to Oban - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Settle to Oban by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Settle to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
7h 32m
£41–143
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 181
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus 975 / ...
10h 54m
£35–59
Drive 257.2 mi
1. Drive from Settle to Obancar 257.2 mi
4h 45m
£64–92
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Settle to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Stirlingtrain
3. Take the bus from Stirling 13 Goosecroft Rd to Oban Station Rdbus
9h 5m
£81–114

Settle to Oban by train and foot

38Weekly Services

7h 32mAverage Duration

£41Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 266.8 mi
Duration: 7h 32m

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

You can take a train from Settle to Oban via Carlisle, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Station Road via Kirkby Lonsdale Booth's, Bus Station Night Std, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 10h 54m.

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