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

The cheapest way to get from Guildford to Oban is to train and fly and bus which costs £50 - £160 and takes 6h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Guildford to Oban is to fly and bus which takes 6h 34m and costs £75 - £270.

Is there a direct bus between Guildford and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Guildford station to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Guildford station and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Guildford and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Guildford to Oban. However, there are services departing from Guildford and arriving at Oban via Waterloo station, London Euston and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 24m.

How far is it from Guildford to Oban?

The distance between Guildford and Oban is 528 miles. The road distance is 501.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Guildford to Oban without a car is to train which takes 10h 24m and costs £130 - £340.

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

It takes approximately 10h 24m to get from Guildford to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Guildford to Oban bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Guildford to Oban train from?

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

Train or bus from Guildford to Oban?

The best way to get from Guildford to Oban is to train which takes 10h 24m and costs £130 - £340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 17h 40m.

Where does the Guildford to Oban bus arrive?

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

Where does the Guildford to Oban train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Guildford to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Guildford to Oban is 501 miles. It takes approximately 8h 55m to drive from Guildford to Oban.

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

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Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 534+ hotels available in Oban.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Guildford 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 24m
£134–338
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
6h 38m
£51–152
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
17h 40m
Drive 498.2 mi
1. Drive from Guildford to Obancar 498.2 mi
8h 55m
£122–177
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 34m
£77–261
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
17h 40m
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Guildford 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 4m
£108–278
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Guildford 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
£74–173
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 23m
£112–308
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 1m
£71–221

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

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Distance: 524.9 mi
Duration: 10h 24m

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

You can take a train from Guildford to Oban via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 10h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Guildford station to Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 17h 40m.

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