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

The cheapest way to get from Welshpool to Oban is to bus which costs £55 - £110 and takes 13h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Welshpool to Oban is to drive which takes 6h 36m and costs £90 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Welshpool and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Welshpool station to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Welshpool Bus Station Stand A and arriving at Oban Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station, Newhall St and Buchanan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Welshpool and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Welshpool to Oban. However, there are services departing from Welshpool and arriving at Oban via Shrewsbury, Crewe, Wigan North Western and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 52m.

How far is it from Welshpool to Oban?

The distance between Welshpool and Oban is 390 miles. The road distance is 369 miles.

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

The best way to get from Welshpool to Oban without a car is to train via Wigan which takes 9h 52m and costs £140 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 9h 52m to get from Welshpool to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Welshpool to Oban bus from?

Welshpool to Oban bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Welshpool Bus Station Stand A.

Where do I catch the Welshpool to Oban train from?

Welshpool to Oban train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.

Train or bus from Welshpool to Oban?

The best way to get from Welshpool to Oban is to train via Wigan which takes 9h 52m and costs £140 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £110 and takes 13h 26m.

Where does the Welshpool to Oban bus arrive?

Welshpool to Oban bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Welshpool to Oban train arrive?

Welshpool to Oban train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Welshpool to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Welshpool to Oban is 369 miles. It takes approximately 6h 36m to drive from Welshpool to Oban.

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

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Where can I stay near Oban?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Welshpool 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 Wigan
best
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Wigan North Westerntrain
3. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Glasgow Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Obantrain
9h 52m
£142–261
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand A to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Oban Bus Stationbus
13h 26m
£57–105
Drive 366.8 mi
1. Drive from Welshpool to Obancar 366.8 mi
6h 36m
£92–132
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Welshpool to Birmingham Internationaltrain
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 33m
£64–147
Train
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
10h 22m
£101–246
Train #2
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
11h 20m
£148–269
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Welshpool to Birmingham Internationaltrain
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 29m
£100–209
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
4. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus
9h 37m
£93–204
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Welshpool to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
4. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
5. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus
9h 39m
£124–279

Welshpool to Oban by train and foot

8Weekly Services

9h 52mAverage Duration

£142Cheapest Price

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Distance: 388 mi
Duration: 9h 52m

What companies run services between Welshpool, Wales and Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland?

You can take a train from Welshpool to Oban via Shrewsbury, Crewe, Wigan North Western, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 9h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand A to Oban Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station, Church Centre, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Stn in around 13h 26m.

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