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

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Oban is to bus via London which costs £40 - £120 and takes 15h 42m.

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 27m and costs £60 - £220.

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 Station Road via London Victoria and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Basingstoke and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Oban. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke and arriving at Oban via Waterloo station, London Euston and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 43m.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Oban?

The distance between Basingstoke and Oban is 546 miles. The road distance is 492.3 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 10h 43m and costs £100 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 10h 43m 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.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Oban train from?

Basingstoke to Oban train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Basingstoke station.

Train or bus from Basingstoke to Oban?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Oban is to train which takes 10h 43m and costs £100 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus via London, which costs £40 - £120 and takes 15h 42m.

Where does the Basingstoke to Oban bus arrive?

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

Where does the Basingstoke to Oban train arrive?

Basingstoke to Oban train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Basingstoke to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Oban is 492 miles. It takes approximately 8h 35m to drive from Basingstoke to Oban.

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

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Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 487+ hotels available in Oban.

Basingstoke to Oban - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 12 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 London Waterloo
2. Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Oban
10h 43m
£107–302
Bus via London
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Malls to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Road976 / ...
15h 42m
£44–112
Drive 489.5 mi
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Oban489.5 mi
8h 35m
£123–177
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LHR - GLA
2. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Station Road
7h 29m
£93–294
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Oban
11h 32m
£90–444
Bus
1. Take the bus from Station Road to WestgateX40
2. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station830
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Road976 / ...
16h 25m
£59–108
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterloo
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LCY - GLA
3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Station Road
7h 30m
£124–382
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)SOU - GLA
3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Station Road
6h 27m
£61–220
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junction
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LGW - GLA
3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Station Road
7h 18m
£71–202
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterloo
2. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LTN - GLA
4. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Station Road
7h 59m
£89–207
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)SOU - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Police Station
4. Take the train from Crianlarich to Oban
8h 3m
£123–277
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LHR - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Police Station
3. Take the train from Crianlarich to Oban
9h 5m
£105–291

Basingstoke to Oban by bus

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15h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 542.6 mi
Duration: 10h 43m

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

You can take a train from Basingstoke to Oban via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 10h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Malls to Station Road via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 15h 42m.

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