The distance between Oban and Cardiff is around 728km (452 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5hrs.
We've found 9 different ways to get from Oban to Cardiff by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Haymarket then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Cardiff (CWL).
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Take the train to Dalmuir, Preston then Crewe and then to Cardiff Central.
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Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station then Birmingham Navigation Street and then to Cardiff Kingsway GQ.
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There are several options for getting from Oban to Cardiff by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £64 ($76) and will take around 13h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £105 ($125).
The distance between Oban and Cardiff is around 728km (452 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 569km (353 miles)
It takes around 5hrs to get from Oban and Cardiff by bus, plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Oban to Cardiff is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx £105 ($125).
The cheapest way to travel between Oban and Cardiff, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £64 ($76) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Oban and Cardiff. It typically takes around 8h 40m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Oban to Cardiff. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, Preston and Crewe. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 40m.
First ScotRail Service, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express Service and Transport for Wales run train services between Oban and Cardiff. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 8h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Oban and Cardiff. It typically takes around 13h 25m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Oban to Cardiff. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Buchanan Bus Station and Birmingham Navigation Street. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 13h 25m.
Scottish Citylink and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Oban and Cardiff. Buses run twice daily and take around 13h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oban to Cardiff. We recommend that you take the bus to Glasgow Airport Terminal Building then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Cardiff Central. instead which will take 5hrs.
The closest major airport to Cardiff is Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) which is approximately 14km (9 miles) from Cardiff. Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) and Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Oban and Cardiff. The distance is around 780km (485 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oban to Cardiff is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around £105 ($125).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Haymarket, Fly + 4 similar | 6h 30m | £255($305) | once a week | 759km (471 miles) |
Train and Plane | 6h 50m | £145($170) | once a week | 814km (506 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 5hrs | £105($125) | once daily | 728km (452 miles) |
Bus to Glasgow Airport, Terminal Building, plane and train | 6h 5m | £325($385) | once daily | 910km (565 miles) |
Bus to Glasgow Airport, Terminal Building, plane and train | 6h 5m | £135($160) | once daily | 748km (465 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 8h 40m | £205($245) | twice daily | 763km (474 miles) |
Train via Haymarket | 9h 40m | £215($255) | once a week | 830km (516 miles) |
Bus | 13h 25m | £64($76) | twice daily | 874km (543 miles) |
Drive | 8h 20m | £135($160) | on demand | 780km (485 miles) |
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