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

The cheapest way to get from Welshpool to Oban is to train and bus which costs £50 - £130 and takes 11h 35m.

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 32m 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 C and arriving at Station Road via Wrexham Bus Station 7, Chester Bus Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.

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 10h 4m.

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 10h 4m and costs £50 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 10h 4m 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 Tanat Valley Coaches, depart from Welshpool Bus Station Stand C.

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 10h 4m and costs £50 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 20m.

Where does the Welshpool to Oban bus arrive?

Welshpool to Oban bus services, operated by Tanat Valley Coaches, arrive at Wrexham Bus Station 5.

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 32m 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 488+ hotels available in Oban.

Welshpool to Oban - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 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 Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Oban
10h 4m
£54–186
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Oban
11h 35m
£54–125
Drive 366.8 mi
1. Drive from Welshpool to Oban366.8 mi
6h 32m
£90–130
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Welshpool to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Public Toilets
4. Take the train from Crianlarich to Oban
8h 5m
£58–167
Bus
1. Take the bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand C to Wrexham Bus Station 5T12
2. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station830
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Road976
12h 20m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Welshpool to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Police Station
4. Take the train from Crianlarich to Oban
9h 5m
£63–172
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)
2. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
4. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Public Toilets
5. Take the train from Crianlarich to Oban
9h 55m
£79–215
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)
2. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
4. Take the bus from Airport to Police Station
5. Take the train from Crianlarich to Oban
10h 54m
£82–225

Welshpool to Oban by train and foot

43Weekly Services

10h 4mAverage Duration

£54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 387.9 mi
Duration: 10h 4m

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 10h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Welshpool Bus Station Stand C to Station Road via Wrexham Bus Station 7, Railway Station, Chester Bus Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 12h 20m.

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