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 £40 - £60 and takes 15h 24m.

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 38m and costs £55 - £130.

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 Station Road via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h.

How far is it from Bath to Oban?

The distance between Bath and Oban is 429 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 Wigan which takes 11h 48m and costs £75 - £340.

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

It takes approximately 6h 38m 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 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 Wigan which takes 11h 48m and costs £75 - £340. Alternatively, you can bus via Manchester, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 15h.

Where does the Bath to Oban bus arrive?

Bath to Oban bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Bath to Oban train arrive?

Bath to Oban train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Bath to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Bath to Oban is 470 miles. It takes approximately 8h 11m 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 486+ hotels available in Oban.

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

Q: 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, Birmingham New Street, Wigan North Western and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 48m.

There are 11 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)BRS - GLA
2. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Station Road
6h 38m
£57–126
Bus via Manchester
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Road976 / ...
15h
£39–87
Train via Wigan
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wigan North Western
3. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Glasgow Central
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Oban
11h 48m
£76–336
Drive 467.5 mi
1. Drive from Bath to Oban467.5 mi
8h 11m
£117–169
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LHR - GLA
3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Station Road
7h 50m
£120–404
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Southampton Central
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)SOU - GLA
3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Station Road
7h 49m
£75–310
Fly Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Police Station
3. Take the train from Crianlarich to Oban
8h 14m
£70–158
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Station Road
8h 1m
£69–217
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddington
2. Take the train from Farringdon 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
8h 21m
£92–300
Train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Glasgow CentralPlymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to ObanGlasgow Queen Street - Oban
13h 8m
£96–326
Bus
1. Take the bus from UWE East Gate to Buchanan Bus StationM19
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Road976 / ...
15h 24m
£41–57

Bath to Oban by train and foot

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11h 48mAverage Duration

£76Cheapest Price

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Distance: 426.1 mi
Duration: 6h 38m

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, Wigan North Western, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 11h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westgate Buildings to Station Road via Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 15h.

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