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

The cheapest way to get from Solihull to Oban is to bus via Newhall St which costs £30 - £80 and takes 11h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Solihull to Oban is to fly and bus and train which takes 6h 31m and costs £45 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Solihull and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Solihull to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Lode Lane and arriving at Station Road via Newhall St and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Solihull and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Solihull to Oban. However, there are services departing from Solihull and arriving at Oban via Birmingham New Street, Preston and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.

How far is it from Solihull to Oban?

The distance between Solihull and Oban is 397 miles. The road distance is 389.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Solihull to Oban without a car is to train via Preston which takes 9h 49m and costs £50 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 9h 49m to get from Solihull to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Solihull to Oban bus from?

Solihull to Oban bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Newhall St station.

Where do I catch the Solihull to Oban train from?

Solihull to Oban train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Solihull to Oban?

The best way to get from Solihull to Oban is to train via Preston which takes 9h 49m and costs £50 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus via Newhall St, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 11h 6m.

Where does the Solihull to Oban bus arrive?

Solihull to Oban bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Solihull to Oban train arrive?

Solihull to Oban train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Solihull to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Solihull to Oban is 389 miles. It takes approximately 6h 52m to drive from Solihull to Oban.

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

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Where can I stay near Oban?

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Solihull to Oban - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Solihull to Oban by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Preston
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
9h 49m
£55–243
Bus via Newhall St
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus 976
11h 6m
£32–80
Drive 386.9 mi
1. Drive from Solihull to Obancar 386.9 mi
6h 52m
£95–137
Fly Birmingham Airport to Glasgow Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
2. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Public Toiletsbus
3. Take the train from Crianlarich to Obantrain
6h 31m
£49–109
Train
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
10h 16m
£57–218
Bus
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus 976
12h 41m
£36–75
Fly Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
7h 42m
£55–145
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Solihull to London Marylebonetrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Public Toiletsbus
4. Take the train from Crianlarich to Obantrain
8h 42m
£126–361
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Public Toiletsbus
4. Take the train from Crianlarich to Obantrain
8h 55m
£79–209

Solihull to Oban by train and foot

43Weekly Services

9h 49mAverage Duration

£55Cheapest Price

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Distance: 395 mi
Duration: 9h 49m

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

You can take a train from Solihull to Oban via Birmingham Moor Street, Birmingham New Street, Preston, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 9h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lode Lane to Station Road via Church Centre, Newhall St, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 11h 6m.

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