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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Oban is to bus via Birmingham which costs £85 - £200 and takes 16h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Oban is to train and fly which takes 7h 21m and costs £95 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading station to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Station Road and arriving at Station Road via Gloucester Green Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Oban. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Oban via Wolverhampton and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 52m.

How far is it from Reading to Oban?

The distance between Reading and Oban is 489 miles. The road distance is 476 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Oban without a car is to train which takes 10h 52m and costs £190 - £330.

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

It takes approximately 10h 52m to get from Reading to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Oban bus from?

Reading to Oban bus services, operated by Thames Travel, depart from Station Road.

Where do I catch the Reading to Oban train from?

Reading to Oban train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Oban?

The best way to get from Reading to Oban is to train which takes 10h 52m and costs £190 - £330. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £85 - £200 and takes 16h 42m.

Where does the Reading to Oban bus arrive?

Reading to Oban bus services, operated by Thames Travel, arrive at Westgate station.

Where does the Reading to Oban train arrive?

Reading to Oban train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Wolverhampton station.

Can I drive from Reading to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Oban is 476 miles. It takes approximately 8h 28m to drive from Reading to Oban.

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

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Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 502+ hotels available in Oban.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Wolverhamptontrain
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Obantrain
10h 52m
£197–324
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
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
17h 26m
£82–265
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Station Road to Westgatebus X40
2. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus 976
16h 42m
£86–197
Drive 473.2 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Obancar 473.2 mi
8h 28m
£118–170
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Obantrain
7h 45m
£126–390
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Obantrain
7h 55m
£138–358
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LGW - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Obantrain
8h 20m
£88–228
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOU - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Obantrain
7h 21m
£97–255
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Obantrain
8h 14m
£103–250
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Obantrain
8h 38m
£135–393

Reading to Oban by train and foot

8Weekly Services

10h 52mAverage Duration

£197Cheapest Price

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Distance: 486 mi
Duration: 10h 52m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Oban via Wolverhampton, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 10h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Station Road to Station Road via Westgate, Gloucester Green Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 16h 42m.

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