The average bus between Reading and Oban takes 22h 2m and the fastest bus takes 19h 28m. The bus service runs several times per day from Reading to Oban. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Reading and Oban. The earliest departure is at 8:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 3:55 PM which arrives into Oban at 11:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Westgate and take an average of 22h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Reading to Oban? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Oban. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Oban station via Westgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 2m.
Reading to Oban bus services, operated by Thames Travel, depart from Station Road.
Reading to Oban bus services, operated by Thames Travel, arrive at Oban Bus Station.
The distance between Reading and Oban is 625 km. The road distance is 794 km.
You can take a bus from Station Road to Oban Bus Station via Westgate, Gloucester Green Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Stn in around 16h 23m.