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

The cheapest way to get from York to Oban is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 10h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from York to Oban is to drive which takes 5h 30m and costs £75 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between York and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from York station to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Rail Station and arriving at Oban Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 37m.

Is there a direct train between York and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from York to Oban. However, there are services departing from York and arriving at Oban via Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.

How far is it from York to Oban?

The distance between York and Oban is 346 miles. The road distance is 303.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from York to Oban without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 7h 18m and costs £110 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from York to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the York to Oban bus from?

York to Oban bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Rail Station.

Where do I catch the York to Oban train from?

York to Oban train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.

Train or bus from York to Oban?

The best way to get from York to Oban is to train via Glasgow which takes 7h 18m and costs £110 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 10h 37m.

Where does the York to Oban bus arrive?

York to Oban bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Leeds Bus Station Entrance.

Where does the York to Oban train arrive?

York to Oban train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from York to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between York to Oban is 304 miles. It takes approximately 5h 30m to drive from York to Oban.

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

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Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 287+ hotels available in Oban.

York to Oban - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from York 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 via Glasgow
best
1. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Obantrain
7h 18m
£119–262
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 843 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Oban Bus Stationbus
10h 37m
£38–60
Drive 302 mi
1. Drive from York to Obancar 302 mi
5h 30m
£76–109
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from York to Leedstrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LBA - GLA
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus
8h
£82–169
Train
1. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
7h 28m
£119–262
Train, bus
1. Take the train from York to Glasgow Centraltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central
2. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Bus Stationbus 976
8h 16m
£148–207
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from York to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus
7h 39m
£108–198

York to Oban by train

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7h 18mAverage Duration

£119Cheapest Price

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Distance: 343.5 mi
Duration: 7h 18m

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

You can take a train from York to Oban via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 7h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rail Station to Oban Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Stn in around 10h 37m.

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