How to travel from Oban to Wrexham, United Kingdom

The distance between Oban and Wrexham is around 551km (342 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 20m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Oban to Wrexham by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Glasgow Airport Terminal Building then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL).

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    £170($205)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Dalmuir and then to Warrington Bank Quay.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £130($155)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station then Manchester Airport Bus Station and then to Chester.

  • Duration10h 5m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £52($61)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Wrexham.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Distance555km (345 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Oban and Wrexham

There are several options for getting from Oban to Wrexham by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £52 ($61) and will take around 10h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £170 ($205).

The distance between Oban and Wrexham is around 551km (342 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 407km (253 miles)

It takes around 6h 35m to get from Oban and Wrexham by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Oban to Wrexham is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx £170 ($205).

The cheapest way to travel between Oban and Wrexham, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £52 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Oban and Wrexham. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Oban to Wrexham. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, Warrington Bank Quay and Chester. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.

First ScotRail Service and Avanti West Coast run train services between Oban and Wrexham. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 6h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Oban and Wrexham. It typically takes around 10h 5m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Oban to Wrexham. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Buchanan Bus Station, Manchester Airport Bus Station, Chester and Chester station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 10h 5m.

Scottish Citylink, Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Oban and Wrexham. Buses run twice daily and take around 10h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oban to Wrexham. We recommend that you take the bus to Glasgow Airport Terminal Building then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Wrexham General. instead which will take 5h 55m.

The closest major airport to Wrexham is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) which is approximately 34km (21 miles) from Wrexham. Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) and Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Oban and Wrexham. The distance is around 555km (345 miles) by road and it will take around 6hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oban to Wrexham is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 35m and will usually cost around £130 ($155).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Oban and Wrexham

Transport options from Oban to Wrexham
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 4 similar
5h 20m
£170($205)
once daily641km (398 miles)
Train and Plane7h 40m
£150($175)
once a week765km (475 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 55m
£120($145)
once daily691km (430 miles)
Bus to Bus Station, plane and train6h 60m
£195($230)
twice daily778km (484 miles)
Bus to Glasgow Airport, Terminal Building, plane and train7h 15m
£185($215)
once daily927km (576 miles)
Train
6h 35m
£130($155)
twice daily551km (342 miles)
Bus
10h 5m
£52($61)
twice daily611km (380 miles)
Drive
6hrs
£95($115)
on demand555km (345 miles)

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Airports near Wrexham

The following major airports near Wrexham offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
34km (21 miles) from Wrexham
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
59km (37 miles) from Wrexham
BHX
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
International Airport
Distance
108km (67 miles) from Wrexham