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

The cheapest way to get from Farnham to Oban is to bus via Woking which costs £60 - £110 and takes 17h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Farnham to Oban is to fly and bus which takes 6h 54m and costs £75 - £280.

Is there a direct bus between Farnham and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Farnham to Oban station. However, there are services departing from The Borough and arriving at Oban Bus Station via Guildford station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Farnham and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Farnham to Oban. However, there are services departing from Farnham and arriving at Oban via Waterloo station, London Euston and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 22m.

How far is it from Farnham to Oban?

The distance between Farnham and Oban is 536 miles. The road distance is 497.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Farnham to Oban without a car is to train which takes 10h 22m and costs £130 - £350.

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

It takes approximately 10h 22m to get from Farnham to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Farnham to Oban bus from?

Farnham to Oban bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, depart from Guildford station.

Where do I catch the Farnham to Oban train from?

Farnham to Oban train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Farnham station.

Train or bus from Farnham to Oban?

The best way to get from Farnham to Oban is to train which takes 10h 22m and costs £130 - £350. Alternatively, you can bus via Woking, which costs £60 - £110 and takes 17h 21m.

Where does the Farnham to Oban bus arrive?

Farnham to Oban bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Where does the Farnham to Oban train arrive?

Farnham to Oban train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Farnham to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Farnham to Oban is 497 miles. It takes approximately 9h 1m to drive from Farnham to Oban.

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

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Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 535+ hotels available in Oban.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Farnham to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Obantrain
10h 22m
£131–345
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Guildford to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LGW - GLA
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus
7h 17m
£55–164
Bus via Woking
1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgowbus Ukn10
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Oban Bus Stationbus Ember
17h 21m
£62–104
Drive 494.5 mi
1. Drive from Farnham to Obancar 494.5 mi
9h 1m
£122–176
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus
6h 54m
£80–273
Bus
1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra2
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Oban Bus Stationbus
17h 56m
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Farnham to London Waterlootrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus
7h 2m
£110–295
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Farnham to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
4. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus
7h 31m
£78–180
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Obantrain
8h 45m
£115–310
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Woking to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOU - GLA
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus
7h 15m
£75–233

Farnham to Oban by train, subway, and foot

8Weekly Services

10h 22mAverage Duration

£131Cheapest Price

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Distance: 533.1 mi
Duration: 10h 22m

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

You can take a train from Farnham to Oban via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 10h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Farnham to Oban Bus Station via Woking, Woking Railway Station Southside, Heathrow Terminal 2, London Heathrow Airport, Glasgow, and Buchanan Bus Stn in around 17h 21m.

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