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

The cheapest way to get from Wakefield to Oban is to bus which costs £40 - £65 and takes 12h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wakefield to Oban is to drive which takes 5h 54m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Wakefield and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Wakefield station to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Wakefield Bus Station and arriving at Station Road via Leeds City Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Wakefield and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Wakefield to Oban. However, there are services departing from Wakefield Westgate and arriving at Oban via Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.

How far is it from Wakefield to Oban?

The distance between Wakefield and Oban is 381 miles. The road distance is 306 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wakefield to Oban without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 8h 35m and costs £130 - £390.

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

It takes approximately 8h 35m to get from Wakefield to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wakefield to Oban bus from?

Wakefield to Oban bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Wakefield to Oban train from?

Wakefield to Oban train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Wakefield Westgate station.

Train or bus from Wakefield to Oban?

The best way to get from Wakefield to Oban is to train via Edinburgh which takes 8h 35m and costs £130 - £390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £65 and takes 12h 22m.

Where does the Wakefield to Oban bus arrive?

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

Where does the Wakefield to Oban train arrive?

Wakefield to Oban train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Wakefield to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Wakefield to Oban is 306 miles. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from Wakefield to Oban.

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

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Where can I stay near Oban?

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Wakefield to Oban - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Wakefield 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 Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
8h 35m
£138–389
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk010 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus 976
12h 22m
£40–65
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 591 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
12h 4m
£51–103
Drive 304.2 mi
1. Drive from Wakefield to Obancar 304.2 mi
5h 54m
£75–108
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Station Roadbus
7h 48m
£91–270
Train
1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Glasgow Centraltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
8h 43m
£147–425
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LBA - GLA
2. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Station Roadbus
9h 11m
£64–188
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Obantrain
9h 25m
£112–327
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Stevenagetrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Station Roadbus
9h 7m
£124–222
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Oban Bus Stationbus
9h 24m

Wakefield to Oban by train

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8h 35mAverage Duration

£138Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Wakefield to Oban.

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Distance: 378.6 mi
Duration: 8h 35m

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

You can take a train from Wakefield Westgate to Oban via Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Queen Street in around 8h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Station Road via Leeds City Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 12h 22m.

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