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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Oban is to bus which costs £45 - £110 and takes 17h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dover to Oban is to train and fly which takes 8h 2m and costs £110 - £320.

Is there a direct bus between Dover and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Dover to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Priory Street and arriving at Station Road via Bus Station, London Victoria and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Dover and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Dover to Oban. However, there are services departing from Dover Priory and arriving at Oban via London Euston and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 41m.

How far is it from Dover to Oban?

The distance between Dover and Oban is 574 miles. The road distance is 561.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dover to Oban without a car is to train which takes 10h 41m and costs £100 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 10h 41m to get from Dover to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dover to Oban bus from?

Dover to Oban bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Dover to Oban train from?

Dover to Oban train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.

Train or bus from Dover to Oban?

The best way to get from Dover to Oban is to train which takes 10h 41m and costs £100 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 17h 31m.

Where does the Dover to Oban bus arrive?

Dover to Oban bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Dover to Oban train arrive?

Dover to Oban train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Dover to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Dover to Oban is 562 miles. It takes approximately 9h 39m to drive from Dover to Oban.

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

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Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 502+ hotels available in Oban.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Dover 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
best
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
10h 41m
£106–313
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 007 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus 976
17h 31m
£48–106
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London Bridgetrain
2. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 595 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus 976
15h 17m
£72–160
Drive 558.5 mi
1. Drive from Dover to Obancar 558.5 mi
9h 39m
£137–198
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
8h 2m
£117–317
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
8h 58m
£109–339
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl 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 29m
£81–214
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
8h 58m
£126–340
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LGW - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
8h 51m
£86–221
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
8h 36m
£83–208

Dover to Oban by train and foot

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10h 41mAverage Duration

£106Cheapest Price

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Distance: 570.5 mi
Duration: 10h 41m

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

You can take a train from Dover Priory to Oban via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 10h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Priory Street to Station Road via Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 17h 31m.

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