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

The cheapest way to get from England to Oban is to bus via Finchley Road / O2 Centre which costs £35 - £85 and takes 14h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from England to Oban is to fly and train which takes 6h 49m and costs £40 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between England and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from England to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Whitehall / Trafalgar Square and arriving at Station Road via London Victoria and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 37m.

Is there a direct train between England and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from England station to Oban. However, there are services departing from Charing Cross station and arriving at Oban via London Euston and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.

How far is it from England to Oban?

The distance between England and Oban is 498 miles. The road distance is 491.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from England to Oban without a car is to train which takes 9h 30m and costs £70 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 9h 30m to get from England to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the England to Oban bus from?

England to Oban bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the England to Oban train from?

England to Oban train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.

Train or bus from England to Oban?

The best way to get from England to Oban is to train which takes 9h 30m and costs £70 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £100 and takes 13h 37m.

Where does the England to Oban bus arrive?

England to Oban bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the England to Oban train arrive?

England to Oban train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from England to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between England to Oban is 491 miles. It takes approximately 8h 43m to drive from England to Oban.

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

Book your England to Oban train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 498+ hotels available in Oban.

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

There are 10 ways to get from England 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 London Euston to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
9h 30m
£72–248
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus 976
13h 37m
£37–96
Drive 488.5 mi
1. Drive from London to Obancar 488.5 mi
8h 43m
£117–169
Fly Birmingham Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
6h 49m
£42–130
Bus via Finchley Road / O2 Centre
1. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Glasgowbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus 976
14h 8m
£37–84
Fly Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
7h 3m
£50–130
Fly London City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
7h 15m
£94–262
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
7h 23m
£92–296
Fly Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
7h 46m
£54–148
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
7h 41m
£55–169

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

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1h 56mAverage Duration

£19Cheapest Price

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Distance: 494.6 mi
Duration: 9h 30m

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

You can take a subway from Charing Cross station to Oban via Euston station, London Euston, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 9h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Whitehall / Trafalgar Square to Station Road via Victoria Coach Station, London Victoria, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 13h 37m.

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