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

The cheapest way to get from Windermere to Oban is to bus which costs £40 - £65 and takes 9h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Windermere to Oban is to drive which takes 4h 26m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Windermere and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Windermere to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Bus Rail Interchange and arriving at Oban Bus Station via Bus Station, Underpass and Buchanan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Windermere and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Windermere to Oban. However, there are services departing from Windermere and arriving at Oban via Oxenholme Lake District, Glasgow Central Low Level and Dalmuir. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.

How far is it from Windermere to Oban?

The distance between Windermere and Oban is 256 miles. The road distance is 233.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Windermere to Oban without a car is to train which takes 7h 4m and costs £90 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Windermere to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Windermere to Oban bus from?

Windermere to Oban bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Bus Rail Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Windermere to Oban train from?

Windermere to Oban train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.

Train or bus from Windermere to Oban?

The best way to get from Windermere to Oban is to train which takes 7h 4m and costs £90 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £65 and takes 9h 18m.

Where does the Windermere to Oban bus arrive?

Windermere to Oban bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Windermere to Oban train arrive?

Windermere to Oban train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Windermere to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Windermere to Oban is 234 miles. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Windermere to Oban.

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

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Where can I stay near Oban?

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Windermere to Oban - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Windermere to Oban by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Dalmuir to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
7h 4m
£92–179
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Bus Stationbus X8
2. Take the bus from Underpass to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Oban Bus Stationbus
9h 18m
£41–64
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Bus Stationbus 976
7h 11m
£71–128
Drive 232.2 mi
1. Drive from Windermere to Obancar 232.2 mi
4h 26m
£57–82

Windermere to Oban by train

34Weekly Trains

7h 4mAverage Duration

£92Cheapest Price

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Distance: 254.8 mi
Duration: 7h 4m

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

You can take a train from Windermere to Oban via Oxenholme Lake District, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Dalmuir in around 7h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Oban Bus Station via Bus Station, Underpass, Buchanan Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Stn in around 9h 18m.

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