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

The cheapest way to get from Farnham to Oban is to train and fly and bus which costs £60 - £180 and takes 7h 19m.

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 49m and costs £75 - £300.

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 Bus Station via Guildford station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 8m.

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, King's Cross, Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 59m.

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 21m and costs £140 - £360.

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

It takes approximately 10h 21m 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 21m and costs £140 - £360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 18h 8m.

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 2m 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 333+ hotels available in Oban.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Farnham 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 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 21m
£143–360
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 19m
£60–174
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 Station to Bus Stationbus 976
18h 8m
Drive 494.5 mi
1. Drive from Farnham to Obancar 494.5 mi
9h 2m
£120–174
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 49m
£79–293
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Farnham to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Obantrain
10h 59m
£187–327
Bus via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra2
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgowbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 976
18h 8m
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 10m
£111–310
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus
7h 42m
£83–248
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 34m
£80–200
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 18m
£79–233

Farnham to Oban by train, subway, and bus

8Weekly Services

10h 21mAverage Duration

£143Cheapest Price

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Distance: 533.2 mi
Duration: 10h 21m

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 Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, Glasgow Central, Waterloo Lane, Dundas Street, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 10h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Borough to Bus Station via Guildford station, Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 18h 8m.

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