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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Swindon is to bus and fly and train which costs £65 - £180 and takes 6h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oban to Swindon is to bus and fly and train which takes 6h 3m and costs £65 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Swindon?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban station to Swindon. However, there are services departing from Oban Bus Station and arriving at Fleming Way via Buchanan Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 21m.

How far is it from Oban to Swindon?

The distance between Oban and Swindon is 614 miles. The road distance is 457.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oban to Swindon without a car is to train via London which takes 9h 57m and costs £200 - £360.

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

It takes approximately 9h 57m to get from Oban to Swindon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oban to Swindon bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Oban to Swindon train from?

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

Train or bus from Oban to Swindon?

The best way to get from Oban to Swindon is to train via London which takes 9h 57m and costs £200 - £360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £260 and takes 16h 21m.

Where does the Oban to Swindon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Oban to Swindon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oban to Swindon?

Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Swindon is 458 miles. It takes approximately 7h 53m to drive from Oban to Swindon.

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

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Oban to Swindon - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

Q: Is there a direct train between Oban and Swindon?

No, there is no direct train from Oban to Swindon. However, there are services departing from Oban and arriving at Swindon via Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 57m.

There are 12 ways to get from Oban to Swindon 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 London
best
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Swindontrain
9h 57m
£204–357
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Oban Bus Station to Glasgow Airportbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Swindontrain
6h 3m
£66–174
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Oban Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stnbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Transport Hubbus 100
4. Take the train from Gloucester to Swindontrain
15h 16m
£98–219
Drive 455.3 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Swindoncar 455.3 mi
7h 53m
£111–160
Train
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Cheltenham Spatrain
3. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Swindontrain
12h 54m
£281–443
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 Central Bus Station to Fleming Waybus 401 / ...
16h 21m
£68–252
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
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
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Swindontrain
6h 6m
£115–380
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 Farringdontrain
4. Take the train from London Paddington to Swindontrain
6h 37m
£95–215
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 London Paddington to Swindontrain
7h
£86–226
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol 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 Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Swindontrain
8h 6m
£105–225
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 Readingtrain
4. Take the train from Reading to Swindontrain
6h 40m
£95–250
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Oban Bus Station to Glasgow Airportbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Readingtrain
4. Take the train from Reading to Swindontrain
7h 18m
£104–215

Oban to Swindon by train and foot

14Weekly Services

12h 54mAverage Duration

£281Cheapest Price

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Distance: 610.7 mi
Duration: 9h 57m

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

You can take a train from Oban to Swindon via Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 9h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oban Bus Station to Fleming Way via Buchanan Bus Stn, Buchanan Bus Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 16h 21m.

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