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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Oban is to bus which costs £40 - £90 and takes 11h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Derby to Oban is to train and fly and bus which takes 6h 35m and costs £60 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Derby Bus Station and arriving at Oban Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Derby and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Derby to Oban. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Oban via Crewe, Wigan North Western and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.

How far is it from Derby to Oban?

The distance between Derby and Oban is 389 miles. The road distance is 365.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Derby to Oban without a car is to train via Wigan which takes 9h 33m and costs £140 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 9h 33m to get from Derby to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derby to Oban bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Derby to Oban train from?

Derby to Oban train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.

Train or bus from Derby to Oban?

The best way to get from Derby to Oban is to train via Wigan which takes 9h 33m and costs £140 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £90 and takes 11h 35m.

Where does the Derby to Oban bus arrive?

Derby to Oban bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the Derby to Oban train arrive?

Derby to Oban train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Derby to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Oban is 365 miles. It takes approximately 6h 44m to drive from Derby to Oban.

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

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Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 535+ hotels available in Oban.

Derby to Oban - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Derby 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 via Wigan
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Wigan North Westerntrain
3. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Glasgow Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Obantrain
9h 33m
£147–263
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Derby Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Oban Bus Stationbus
11h 35m
£40–88
Drive 363.2 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Obancar 363.2 mi
6h 44m
£91–131
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Derby 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
6h 35m
£60–137
Train
1. Take the train from Derby to Glasgow Centraltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
9h 45m
£221–324
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Alfreton to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Bus Stationbus 976
12h 8m
£125–220
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Obantrain
8h 31m
£95–199
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Derby to Leicestertrain
2. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
3. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
4. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
5. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus
7h 58m
£95–187
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus
8h 16m
£120–246

Derby to Oban by train and foot

8Weekly Services

9h 33mAverage Duration

£147Cheapest Price

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Distance: 386.4 mi
Duration: 9h 33m

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

You can take a train from Derby to Oban via Crewe, Wigan North Western, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 9h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Derby Bus Station to Oban Bus Station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Leeds City Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Stn in around 11h 35m.

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