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 £40 - £85 and takes 13h 11m.

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 £85 - £130.

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 Station Road via Birmingham Coach Station, Newhall St and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 11m.

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 and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.

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 which takes 9h 59m and costs £50 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 9h 59m 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 which takes 9h 59m and costs £50 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £85 and takes 13h 11m.

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?

There are 495+ hotels available in Oban.

Welshpool to Oban - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 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
best
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
9h 59m
£52–234
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 Station to Station Roadbus 976
13h 11m
£43–85
Drive 366.8 mi
1. Drive from Welshpool to Obancar 366.8 mi
6h 36m
£89–128
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
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 train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
8h 35m
£56–154
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus 976
11h 17m
£62–159
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 to Obantrain
9h 31m
£67–177
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
10h 58m
£88–209

Welshpool to Oban by train and foot

38Weekly Services

9h 59mAverage Duration

£52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 388 mi
Duration: 9h 59m

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, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 9h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand A to Station Road via Birmingham Coach Station, Church Centre, Newhall St, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 13h 11m.

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