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

The cheapest way to get from Suffolk to Oban is to train and bus which costs £80 - £140 and takes 16h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Suffolk to Oban is to train and fly and bus which takes 8h 10m and costs £110 - £400.

Is there a direct bus between Suffolk and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Suffolk to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Muntons and arriving at Station Road via Cardinal Park Cinema, London Victoria and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Suffolk and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Suffolk to Oban. However, there are services departing from Stowmarket and arriving at Oban via Peterborough, Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 57m.

How far is it from Suffolk to Oban?

The distance between Suffolk and Oban is 527 miles. The road distance is 480.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Suffolk to Oban without a car is to train which takes 10h 57m and costs £130 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 10h 57m to get from Suffolk to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Suffolk to Oban bus from?

Suffolk to Oban bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Cardinal Park Cinema station.

Where do I catch the Suffolk to Oban train from?

Suffolk to Oban train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Stowmarket station.

Train or bus from Suffolk to Oban?

The best way to get from Suffolk to Oban is to train which takes 10h 57m and costs £130 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £160 and takes 18h 7m.

Where does the Suffolk to Oban bus arrive?

Suffolk to Oban bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Suffolk to Oban train arrive?

Suffolk to Oban train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Peterborough station.

Can I drive from Suffolk to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Suffolk to Oban is 480 miles. It takes approximately 8h 44m to drive from Suffolk to Oban.

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

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Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 493+ hotels available in Oban.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Suffolk 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
best
1. Take the train from Stowmarket to Peterborough
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Oban
10h 57m
£132–247
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to London Victoria816
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Road976
18h 7m
£69–155
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Stowmarket to Ely
2. Take the train from Ely to Sheffield
3. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Buchanan Bus Station180
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Road976
16h 56m
£83–138
Drive 477.5 mi
1. Drive from Suffolk to Oban477.5 mi
8h 44m
£117–168
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Stowmarket to Stratford (London)
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LCY - GLA
3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Public Toilets
4. Take the train from Crianlarich to Oban
8h 10m
£111–393
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Stowmarket to Cambridge
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)STN - GLA
3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Public Toilets
4. Take the train from Crianlarich to Oban
8h 37m
£72–195
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Stowmarket to Stratford (London)
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LHR - GLA
3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Public Toilets
4. Take the train from Crianlarich to Oban
9h 1m
£116–400
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Stowmarket to Stratford (London)
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LTN - GLA
4. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Public Toilets
5. Take the train from Crianlarich to Oban
8h 51m
£80–287
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Stowmarket to Stratford (London)
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LCY - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Police Station
4. Take the train from Crianlarich to Oban
9h 5m
£109–388
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Stowmarket to Cambridge
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)STN - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Police Station
4. Take the train from Crianlarich to Oban
9h 32m
£69–185

Suffolk to Oban by train

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10h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 524.2 mi
Duration: 10h 57m

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

You can take a train from Stowmarket to Oban via Peterborough, Edinburgh Waverley, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 10h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Muntons to Station Road via Old Cattle Market Bus Station, Cardinal Park Cinema, London Victoria, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 18h 7m.

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