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 £35 - £60 and takes 9h 40m.

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 25m 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 Station Road via Bus Station, Bus Station, Halston Hotel and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.

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 and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.

How far is it from Windermere to Oban?

The distance between Windermere and Oban is 261 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 and bus which takes 6h 27m and costs £40 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 6h 27m 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 FlixBus, depart from Halston Hotel 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 and costs £40 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 9h 40m.

Where does the Windermere to Oban bus arrive?

Windermere to Oban bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan 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 25m 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?

There are 487+ hotels available in Oban.

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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus 976
6h 27m
£42–87
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus 976
9h 40m
£36–59
Train
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
7h
£41–104
Drive 232.2 mi
1. Drive from Windermere to Obancar 232.2 mi
4h 25m
£57–82

Windermere to Oban by train and bus

114Weekly Services

6h 27mAverage Duration

£42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 259.5 mi
Duration: 6h 27m

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, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Station Road via Bus Station, Bus Station, Wetherspoons, Halston Hotel, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 40m.

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