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

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Oban is to bus via Woking which costs £65 - £120 and takes 17h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Oban is to train and fly and bus which takes 6h 9m and costs £65 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Basingstoke and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Basingstoke to Oban station. However, there are services departing from The Malls and arriving at Oban Bus Station via London Victoria and Buchanan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 3m.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Oban?

The distance between Basingstoke and Oban is 504 miles. The road distance is 492.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Oban without a car is to train which takes 11h 31m and costs £190 - £370.

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

It takes approximately 11h 31m to get from Basingstoke to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Oban bus from?

Basingstoke to Oban bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Malls station.

Train or bus from Basingstoke to Oban?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Oban is to train which takes 11h 31m and costs £190 - £370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £240 and takes 15h 3m.

Where does the Basingstoke to Oban bus arrive?

Basingstoke to Oban bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Can I drive from Basingstoke to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Oban is 493 miles. It takes approximately 8h 40m to drive from Basingstoke to Oban.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 568+ hotels available in Oban.

Basingstoke to Oban - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Basingstoke 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 Basingstoke to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
11h 31m
£199–369
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Malls to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Oban Bus Stationbus
15h 3m
£65–233
Drive 489.9 mi
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Obancar 489.9 mi
8h 40m
£120–173
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 3m
£84–322
Bus via Woking
1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgowbus Ukn10
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Oban Bus Stationbus Ember
17h 34m
£66–118
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOU - GLA
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus
6h 9m
£65–206
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterlootrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus
7h 19m
£117–337
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus
7h 56m
£88–267
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junctiontrain
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 25m
£74–195
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
4. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus
7h 41m
£88–206

Basingstoke to Oban by train and bus

39Weekly Services

11h 31mAverage Duration

£199Cheapest Price

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Distance: 501.6 mi
Duration: 11h 31m

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

You can take a train from Basingstoke to Oban via Birmingham New Street, Glasgow Central, Waterloo Lane, Cathedral Street, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 11h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Malls to Oban Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Buchanan Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Stn in around 15h 3m.

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