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

The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Oban is to train and fly and bus which costs £60 - £200 and takes 9h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Oban is to drive which takes 7h 45m and costs £100 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Aberystwyth and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth to Oban station. However, there are services departing from North Parade and arriving at Station Road via Eldon Square 1, Corwen Car Park, Chester Bus Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Aberystwyth and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Oban. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth and arriving at Oban via Shrewsbury, Crewe and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 39m.

How far is it from Aberystwyth to Oban?

The distance between Aberystwyth and Oban is 452 miles. The road distance is 413.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Oban without a car is to train which takes 11h 39m and costs £55 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 11h 39m to get from Aberystwyth to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberystwyth to Oban bus from?

Aberystwyth to Oban bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, depart from North Parade station.

Where do I catch the Aberystwyth to Oban train from?

Aberystwyth to Oban train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.

Train or bus from Aberystwyth to Oban?

The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Oban is to train which takes 11h 39m and costs £55 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 15h 26m.

Where does the Aberystwyth to Oban bus arrive?

Aberystwyth to Oban bus services, operated by Lloyd's Coaches, arrive at Eldon Square 1 station.

Where does the Aberystwyth to Oban train arrive?

Aberystwyth to Oban train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.

Can I drive from Aberystwyth to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth to Oban is 414 miles. It takes approximately 7h 45m to drive from Aberystwyth to Oban.

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

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Where can I stay near Oban?

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

There are 7 ways to get from Aberystwyth 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
best
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Central
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Oban
11h 39m
£55–258
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from North Parade to Eldon Square 1T2
2. Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Wrexham Fire StationT3 / ...
3. Take the train from Wrexham Central to Bidston
4. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Glasgow Central
5. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Road976 / ...
14h 56m
Drive 411.2 mi
1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Oban411.2 mi
7h 45m
£103–149
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Station Road
9h 14m
£61–196
Bus
1. Take the bus from North Parade to Eldon Square 1T2
2. Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Corwen Car ParkT3 / ...
3. Take the bus from Corwen Car Park to Railway StationT8
4. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station830
5. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Road976 / ...
15h 26m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Police Station
4. Take the train from Crianlarich to Oban
10h 50m
£75–218
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)
3. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
4. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BRS - GLA
5. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Station Road
11h 13m
£81–232

Aberystwyth to Oban by train and foot

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11h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 449.2 mi
Duration: 11h 39m

What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland?

You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Oban via Shrewsbury, Crewe, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 11h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Parade to Station Road via Eldon Square 1, Corwen Car Park, Railway Station, Chester Bus Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 15h 26m.

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