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 £30 - £50 and takes 10h 27m.

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 10h 27m.

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 36m.

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 36m and costs £65 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 8h 36m 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 36m and costs £65 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 10h 27m.

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 - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Wakefield to Oban by train, bus, car, or plane

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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 36m
£68–139
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn31 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus 976
10h 27m
£30–48
Drive 304.2 mi
1. Drive from Wakefield to Obancar 304.2 mi
5h 54m
£74–107
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
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 train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
8h 33m
£68–285
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 44m
£79–121
Bus via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 591 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus 976
11h 52m
£30–80
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LBA - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
9h 57m
£75–176
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 to Obantrain
9h 29m
£79–303
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
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 train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
9h 39m
£80–233

Wakefield to Oban by train

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Distance: 378.6 mi
Duration: 8h 36m

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 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Station Road via Leeds City Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 10h 27m.

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