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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Oban is to fly and bus and train which costs £55 - £170 and takes 8h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Oban is to train and fly and bus which takes 7h 38m and costs £110 - £370.

Is there a direct bus between Colchester and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Colchester to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Coach Stop and arriving at Station Road via London Victoria and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Oban. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Oban via Moorgate station, London Euston and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 28m.

How far is it from Colchester to Oban?

The distance between Colchester and Oban is 551 miles. The road distance is 493.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Oban without a car is to train which takes 10h 28m and costs £90 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 10h 28m to get from Colchester to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Oban bus from?

Colchester to Oban bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stop station.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Oban train from?

Colchester to Oban train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.

Train or bus from Colchester to Oban?

The best way to get from Colchester to Oban is to train which takes 10h 28m and costs £90 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £160 and takes 15h 47m.

Where does the Colchester to Oban bus arrive?

Colchester to Oban bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Colchester to Oban train arrive?

Colchester to Oban train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Colchester to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Oban is 494 miles. It takes approximately 8h 49m to drive from Colchester to Oban.

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

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Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 493+ hotels available in Oban.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Oban
10h 28m
£93–317
Fly London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
cheapest
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)STN - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Police Station
3. Take the train from Crianlarich to Oban
8h 48m
£56–162
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Stop to London Victoria816
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Road976
15h 47m
£64–155
Drive 490.9 mi
1. Drive from Colchester to Oban490.9 mi
8h 49m
£120–173
Fly London Stansted Airport to Glasgow Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)STN - GLA
2. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Public Toilets
3. Take the train from Crianlarich to Oban
7h 53m
£59–172
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Colchester to Peterborough
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Station Road978
11h 41m
£112–175
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LCY - GLA
3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Public Toilets
4. Take the train from Crianlarich to Oban
7h 38m
£112–365
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LHR - GLA
3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Public Toilets
4. Take the train from Crianlarich to Oban
8h 29m
£117–372
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airport
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LGW - GLA
4. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Public Toilets
5. Take the train from Crianlarich to Oban
8h 16m
£90–249
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)
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 Public Toilets
5. Take the train from Crianlarich to Oban
8h 19m
£81–259

Colchester to Oban by train, foot, and subway

43Weekly Services

10h 28mAverage Duration

£93Cheapest Price

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Distance: 547.4 mi
Duration: 10h 28m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Oban via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 10h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stop to Station Road via London Victoria and Buchanan Bus Station in around 15h 47m.

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