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

The cheapest way to get from Minehead to Oban is to bus which costs £60 - £110 and takes 17h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Minehead to Oban is to drive which takes 9h 4m and costs £120 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Minehead and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Minehead to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Bancks Street and arriving at Station Road via Hither Mead, County Hall, Lordswood Rd, Newhall St and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 39m.

How far is it from Minehead to Oban?

The distance between Minehead and Oban is 552 miles. The road distance is 520 miles.

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

The best way to get from Minehead to Oban without a car is to train via Preston which takes 14h and costs £150 - £550.

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

It takes approximately 14h to get from Minehead to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Minehead to Oban bus from?

Minehead to Oban bus services, operated by National Express, depart from County Hall station.

Train or bus from Minehead to Oban?

The best way to get from Minehead to Oban is to train via Preston which takes 14h and costs £150 - £550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £110 and takes 17h 39m.

Where does the Minehead to Oban bus arrive?

Minehead to Oban bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Lordswood Rd station.

Can I drive from Minehead to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Minehead to Oban is 520 miles. It takes approximately 9h 4m to drive from Minehead to Oban.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 502+ hotels available in Oban.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Minehead 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 via Preston
best
1. Take the train from Taunton to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
14h
£159–531
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from County Hall to Lordswood Rdbus 106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus 976
17h 39m
£65–101
Drive 517 mi
1. Drive from Minehead to Obancar 517 mi
9h 4m
£126–182
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Taunton to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
9h 49m
£73–192
Drive, train
1. Drive from Minehead to Rhoosecar
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Glasgow Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
14h 24m
£164–398
Train
1. Take the train from Taunton to Glasgow Centraltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
15h 20m
£238–730
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Taunton to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
10h 50m
£87–229
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Taunton to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
11h 23m
£114–346
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Taunton to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane BRS - INV
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Oban Bus Stationbus
11h 9m
Train to Exeter, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Taunton to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane EXT - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
11h 23m
£125–366
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Taunton to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOU - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
11h 30m
£145–369

Minehead to Oban by bus, train, and foot

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14hAverage Duration

£159Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Minehead to Oban.

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Distance: 548.6 mi
Duration: 14h

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

You can take a bus from Bancks Street to Oban via Hither Mead, Taunton Station, Taunton, Birmingham New Street, Preston, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 14h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bancks Street to Station Road via Hither Mead, Castle Way, County Hall, Lordswood Rd, Newhall St, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 17h 39m.

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