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

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Oban is to bus which costs £55 - £90 and takes 14h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bath to Oban is to fly and bus which takes 6h 26m and costs £50 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Bath and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Bath to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Westgate Buildings and arriving at Oban Bus Station via Bristol Bus Station, Newhall St and Buchanan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Bath and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Bath to Oban. However, there are services departing from Bath Spa and arriving at Oban via Bristol Temple Meads and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 11m.

How far is it from Bath to Oban?

The distance between Bath and Oban is 428 miles. The road distance is 470.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bath to Oban without a car is to train via Preston which takes 11h 33m and costs £170 - £340.

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

It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Bath to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bath to Oban bus from?

Bath to Oban bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bristol Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bath to Oban train from?

Bath to Oban train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train or bus from Bath to Oban?

The best way to get from Bath to Oban is to train via Preston which takes 11h 33m and costs £170 - £340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £90 and takes 14h 51m.

Where does the Bath to Oban bus arrive?

Bath to Oban bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Where does the Bath to Oban train arrive?

Bath to Oban train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Bath to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Bath to Oban is 470 miles. It takes approximately 8h 16m to drive from Bath to Oban.

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

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Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 334+ hotels available in Oban.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Bath to Oban by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus
6h 26m
£53–159
Train via Preston
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Obantrain
11h 33m
£171–332
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Oban Bus Stationbus
14h 51m
£55–90
Drive 467.5 mi
1. Drive from Bath to Obancar 467.5 mi
8h 16m
£115–166
Fly Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus
7h 19m
£62–144
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus
7h 25m
£131–424
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOU - GLA
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus
7h 30m
£84–230
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus
7h 47m
£92–197
Train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Glasgow Centraltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
13h 11m
£285–434
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Oban Bus Stationbus
16h 20m
£90–210

Bath to Oban by train and bus

8Weekly Services

11h 33mAverage Duration

£171Cheapest Price

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Distance: 425.9 mi
Duration: 6h 26m

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

You can take a train from Bath Spa to Oban via Bristol Temple Meads, Birmingham New Street, Preston, Glasgow Central, Waterloo Lane, Cathedral Street, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 11h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westgate Buildings to Oban Bus Station via Bus Station, Bristol Bus Station, Newhall St, Buchanan Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Stn in around 14h 51m.

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