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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Guildford is to bus and fly and train which costs £50 - £160 and takes 5h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oban to Guildford is to bus and fly which takes 5h 52m and costs £75 - £270.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Guildford?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban station to Guildford station. However, there are services departing from Oban Bus Station and arriving at Guildford station via Buchanan Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Oban and Guildford?

No, there is no direct train from Oban to Guildford. However, there are services departing from Oban and arriving at Guildford via Glasgow Central, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.

How far is it from Oban to Guildford?

The distance between Oban and Guildford is 528 miles. The road distance is 500.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oban to Guildford without a car is to train which takes 9h 46m and costs £140 - £340.

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

It takes approximately 9h 46m to get from Oban to Guildford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oban to Guildford bus from?

Oban to Guildford bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Oban Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Oban to Guildford train from?

Oban to Guildford train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.

Train or bus from Oban to Guildford?

The best way to get from Oban to Guildford is to train which takes 9h 46m and costs £140 - £340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 16h 24m.

Where does the Oban to Guildford bus arrive?

Oban to Guildford bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Buchanan Bus Stn station.

Where does the Oban to Guildford train arrive?

Oban to Guildford train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.

Can I drive from Oban to Guildford?

Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Guildford is 501 miles. It takes approximately 8h 54m to drive from Oban to Guildford.

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

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Where can I stay near Guildford?

There are 981+ hotels available in Guildford.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Oban to Guildford by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Guildfordtrain
9h 46m
£141–337
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Oban Bus Station to Glasgow Airportbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane GLA - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Guildfordtrain
5h 53m
£52–152
Bus
1. Take the bus from Oban Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stnbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Guildford stationbus Ra2
16h 24m
Drive 497.9 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Guildfordcar 497.9 mi
8h 54m
£122–176
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the bus from Oban Bus Station to Glasgow Airportbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane GLA - LHR
5h 52m
£77–266
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Oban Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stnbus
2. Take the bus from Glasgow to London Heathrow Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Guildford stationbus Ra2
16h 24m
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Oban Bus Station to Glasgow Airportbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane GLA - LCY
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Guildfordtrain
6h 17m
£109–291
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Oban Bus Station to Glasgow Airportbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
4. Take the train from London Waterloo to Guildfordtrain
6h 34m
£76–181
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Oban Bus Station to Glasgow Airportbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane GLA - STN
3. Take the train from Vauxhall to Guildfordtrain
6h 59m
£70–203
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
7h 57m
£113–302
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Oban Bus Station to Glasgow Airportbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane GLA - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Wokingtrain
6h 9m
£72–226

Oban to Guildford by train, foot, and subway

23Weekly Services

9h 46mAverage Duration

£141Cheapest Price

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Distance: 524.9 mi
Duration: 9h 46m

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

You can take a train from Oban to Guildford via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 9h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oban Bus Station to Guildford station via Buchanan Bus Stn, Buchanan Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 16h 24m.

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