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

The cheapest way to get from Workington to Oban is to train and bus which costs £23 - £50 and takes 7h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Workington to Oban is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Workington and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Workington station to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Station Road via B&M Bargains, Halston Hotel and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Workington and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Workington to Oban. However, there are services departing from Workington and arriving at Oban via Carlisle and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.

How far is it from Workington to Oban?

The distance between Workington and Oban is 230 miles. The road distance is 219.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Workington to Oban without a car is to train which takes 6h 42m and costs £35 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Workington to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Workington to Oban bus from?

Workington to Oban bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from B&M Bargains station.

Where do I catch the Workington to Oban train from?

Workington to Oban train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Workington station.

Train or bus from Workington to Oban?

The best way to get from Workington to Oban is to train which takes 6h 42m and costs £35 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £50 and takes 8h 37m.

Where does the Workington to Oban bus arrive?

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

Where does the Workington to Oban train arrive?

Workington to Oban train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Workington to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Workington to Oban is 220 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Workington to Oban.

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

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Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 496+ hotels available in Oban.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Workington to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
6h 42m
£37–137
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Workington to Carlisletrain
2. Take the bus from Carlisle to Glasgowbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus 976
7h 46m
£24–46
Drive 218.2 mi
1. Drive from Workington to Obancar 218.2 mi
4h 7m
£52–75
Bus
1. Take the bus from B&M Bargains to Bus Stationbus 300
2. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus 976
8h 37m
£28–49

Workington to Oban by train and foot

38Weekly Services

6h 42mAverage Duration

£37Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Workington to Oban.

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Distance: 228.5 mi
Duration: 6h 42m

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

You can take a train from Workington to Oban via Carlisle, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 6h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Station Road via B&M Bargains, Bus Station, Halston Hotel, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 37m.

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