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

The cheapest way to get from Didcot to Oban is to bus which costs £35 - £75 and takes 14h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Didcot to Oban is to train and fly which takes 7h 49m and costs £120 - £370.

Is there a direct bus between Didcot and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Didcot station to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Parkway Station and arriving at Station Road via St Aldates, Oxford Bus Station, Newhall St and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Didcot and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Didcot to Oban. However, there are services departing from Didcot Parkway and arriving at Oban via Oxford, Birmingham New Street and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.

How far is it from Didcot to Oban?

The distance between Didcot and Oban is 472 miles. The road distance is 463.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Didcot to Oban without a car is to train which takes 11h 15m and costs £80 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 11h 15m to get from Didcot to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Didcot to Oban bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Didcot to Oban train from?

Didcot to Oban train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Oxford station.

Train or bus from Didcot to Oban?

The best way to get from Didcot to Oban is to train which takes 11h 15m and costs £80 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 14h 27m.

Where does the Didcot to Oban bus arrive?

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

Where does the Didcot to Oban train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Didcot to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Didcot to Oban is 463 miles. It takes approximately 8h 7m to drive from Didcot to Oban.

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

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Where can I stay near Oban?

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

There are 11 ways to get from Didcot to Oban by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxford 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 15m
£84–274
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Oxford 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 Station to Station Roadbus 976
14h 27m
£40–75
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Oxford 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 Station Roadbus 976
14h 26m
£60–136
Drive 460.4 mi
1. Drive from Didcot to Obancar 460.4 mi
8h 7m
£113–162
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
7h 49m
£123–361
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
7h 59m
£131–330
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
8h 19m
£96–222
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LGW - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
9h 13m
£84–204
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
8h 26m
£69–174
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOU - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
8h 28m
£75–243
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham Internationaltrain
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 to Obantrain
9h 22m
£79–197

Didcot to Oban by train and foot

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11h 15mAverage Duration

£84Cheapest Price

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Distance: 469 mi
Duration: 11h 15m

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

You can take a train from Didcot Parkway to Oban via Oxford, Birmingham New Street, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 11h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkway Station to Station Road via St Aldates, Oxford Bus Station, Newhall St, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 14h 27m.

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