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

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Oban is to bus which costs £55 - £230 and takes 15h 13m.

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 - £200.

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 Bus Station via London Victoria and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 13m.

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 Birmingham New Street and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 31m.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Oban?

The distance between Basingstoke and Oban is 546 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 10h 29m and costs £140 - £370.

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

It takes approximately 10h 29m 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 Cross Country, 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 29m and costs £140 - £370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £230 and takes 15h 13m.

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 Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

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.

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

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Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 554+ hotels available in Oban.

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

There are 11 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 Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Obantrain
10h 29m
£147–369
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 Station to Bus Stationbus 976
15h 13m
£55–228
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 976
14h 41m
£124–239
Drive 489.9 mi
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Obancar 489.9 mi
8h 40m
£119–172
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
£83–302
Train via Birmingham
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
£198–377
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
£65–196
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 18m
£115–319
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
£74–206
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
£83–209
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Obantrain
8h 52m
£118–319

Basingstoke to Oban by train, subway, and bus

8Weekly Services

10h 29mAverage Duration

£147Cheapest Price

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Distance: 542.7 mi
Duration: 10h 29m

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 Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, Glasgow Central, Waterloo Lane, Dundas Street, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 10h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Malls to Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 15h 13m.

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