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There are 5 ways to get from Workington to Oban by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Workington to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Obantrain train
    6h 28m
    £73–178

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from B&M Bargains to Market Hallbus bus 300
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Oban Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 24m
    £43–82

  3. Drive 218.2 mi

    1. Drive from Workington to Obancar car 218.2 mi
    4h 7m
    £55–79

  4. Train via Glasgow

    1. Take the train from Workington to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain train
    6h 38m
    £73–178

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Workington to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Stirlingtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 978
    8h 15m
    £54–88

Workington to Oban by train and foot

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration6h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£73Cheapest Price
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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 Low Level in around 6h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Oban Bus Station via B&M Bargains, Market Hall, Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Stn in around 8h 24m.

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