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

The cheapest way to get from Basildon to Oban is to bus via London Stansted Airport (STN) which costs £60 - £120 and takes 17h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basildon to Oban is to fly and bus which takes 6h 25m and costs £95 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Basildon and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Basildon station to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Oban Bus Station via Bus Station, Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre and Buchanan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Basildon and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Basildon to Oban. However, there are services departing from Basildon and arriving at Oban via Aldgate station, King's Cross, Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 26m.

How far is it from Basildon to Oban?

The distance between Basildon and Oban is 561 miles. The road distance is 502.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Basildon to Oban without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 10h 26m and costs £180 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 10h 26m to get from Basildon to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basildon to Oban bus from?

Basildon to Oban bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Basildon to Oban train from?

Basildon to Oban train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.

Train or bus from Basildon to Oban?

The best way to get from Basildon to Oban is to train via Edinburgh which takes 10h 26m and costs £180 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £150 and takes 15h 43m.

Where does the Basildon to Oban bus arrive?

Basildon to Oban bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Finchley Road Station.

Where does the Basildon to Oban train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basildon to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Basildon to Oban is 503 miles. It takes approximately 8h 37m to drive from Basildon to Oban.

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

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Basildon to Oban - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Basildon to Oban by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from King's Cross 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
10h 26m
£181–308
Bus via London Stansted Airport (STN)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus A6
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Oban Bus Stationbus
17h 2m
£62–112
Bus
1. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Glasgowbus Ukn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Oban Bus Stationbus Ember
15h 43m
£73–141
Drive 500 mi
1. Drive from Basildon to Obancar 500 mi
8h 37m
£125–180
Fly London City Airport to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus
6h 25m
£97–258
Train
1. Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
10h 42m
£132–335
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus
7h 12m
£97–333
Fly London Stansted Airport to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus
7h 20m
£63–168
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LGW - GLA
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus
7h 13m
£62–176
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus
7h 30m
£71–163
Fly London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Obantrain
8h 16m
£132–325

Basildon to Oban by train, foot, and subway

8Weekly Services

10h 26mAverage Duration

£181Cheapest Price

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Distance: 558 mi
Duration: 10h 26m

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

You can take a train from Basildon to Oban via London Fenchurch Street, Aldgate station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 10h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basildon to Oban Bus Station via West Ham, West Ham station, Finchley Road station, London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant), Glasgow, and Buchanan Bus Stn in around 15h 43m.

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