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

The cheapest way to get from Guildford to Oban is to bus via Birmingham which costs £40 - £110 and takes 16h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Guildford to Oban is to train and fly and bus which takes 7h 17m and costs £65 - £170.

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 Station Road via Heathrow Terminal 5, Birmingham Coach Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 31m.

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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 36m.

How far is it from Guildford to Oban?

The distance between Guildford and Oban is 528 miles. The road distance is 500.7 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 36m and costs £80 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 10h 36m 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 National Express, depart from Heathrow Terminal 5 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 36m and costs £80 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 16h 31m.

Where does the Guildford to Oban bus arrive?

Guildford to Oban bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach 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 487+ hotels available in Oban.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Guildford 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 Guildford to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
10h 36m
£81–262
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 210
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus 976
16h 31m
£45–110
Drive 497.7 mi
1. Drive from Guildford to Obancar 497.7 mi
8h 55m
£123–177
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
2. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Public Toiletsbus
3. Take the train from Crianlarich to Obantrain
7h 25m
£90–272
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 Station Roadbus 976
16h 46m
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus, train
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 Terminal Building to Public Toiletsbus
4. Take the train from Crianlarich to Obantrain
7h 17m
£67–163
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus, train
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 Terminal Building to Public Toiletsbus
4. Take the train from Crianlarich to Obantrain
7h 47m
£124–298
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 to Obantrain
8h 36m
£92–283
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Guildford to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
8h 28m
£69–194
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Guildford to London Waterlootrain
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
£121–319
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 Terminal Building to Public Toiletsbus
5. Take the train from Crianlarich to Obantrain
8h 13m
£89–190

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

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Distance: 524.9 mi
Duration: 10h 36m

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 in around 10h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Guildford station to Station Road via Heathrow Terminal 5, Birmingham Coach Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 16h 31m.

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