What is the cheapest way to get from Sowerby Bridge to Oban?

The cheapest way to get from Sowerby Bridge to Oban is to bus via Manchester which costs £30 - £55 and takes 11h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sowerby Bridge to Oban?

The fastest way to get from Sowerby Bridge to Oban is to drive which takes 5h 41m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Sowerby Bridge and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Sowerby Bridge to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Wharf Street and arriving at Station Road via Rochdale Interchange, Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Sowerby Bridge and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Sowerby Bridge to Oban. However, there are services departing from Sowerby Bridge and arriving at Oban via Hebden Bridge, Preston and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.

How far is it from Sowerby Bridge to Oban?

The distance between Sowerby Bridge and Oban is 327 miles. The road distance is 295.6 miles.

How do I travel from Sowerby Bridge to Oban without a car?

The best way to get from Sowerby Bridge to Oban without a car is to train which takes 8h 47m and costs £45 - £220.

How long does it take to get from Sowerby Bridge to Oban?

It takes approximately 8h 47m to get from Sowerby Bridge to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sowerby Bridge to Oban bus from?

Sowerby Bridge to Oban bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Sowerby Bridge to Oban train from?

Sowerby Bridge to Oban train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Hebden Bridge station.

Train or bus from Sowerby Bridge to Oban?

The best way to get from Sowerby Bridge to Oban is to train which takes 8h 47m and costs £45 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus via Manchester, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 11h 27m.

Where does the Sowerby Bridge to Oban bus arrive?

Sowerby Bridge to Oban bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Sowerby Bridge to Oban train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sowerby Bridge to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Sowerby Bridge to Oban is 296 miles. It takes approximately 5h 41m to drive from Sowerby Bridge to Oban.

How do I get a train ticket from Sowerby Bridge to Oban?

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Sowerby Bridge to Oban - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Sowerby Bridge 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 Hebden Bridge to Preston
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Oban
8h 47m
£47–217
Bus via Manchester
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus StationUk030 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Road976 / ...
11h 27m
£31–55
Drive 293.9 mi
1. Drive from Sowerby Bridge to Oban293.9 mi
5h 41m
£73–106
Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LBA - GLA
2. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Station Road
8h 41m
£77–170
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station183 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Road976 / ...
13h
£33–81
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Sowerby Bridge to Manchester Victoria
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
4. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Station Road
9h 28m
£71–284

Sowerby Bridge to Oban by train and foot

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8h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 325.5 mi
Duration: 8h 47m

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

You can take a train from Sowerby Bridge to Oban via Hebden Bridge, Preston, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 8h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wharf Street to Station Road via Rochdale Interchange, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 11h 27m.

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