What is the cheapest way to get from Sutton Coldfield to Oban?

The cheapest way to get from Sutton Coldfield to Oban is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 11h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sutton Coldfield to Oban?

The fastest way to get from Sutton Coldfield to Oban is to fly and bus which takes 6h 13m and costs £40 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Sutton Coldfield and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Sutton Coldfield to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Gracechurch Centre and arriving at Bus Station via Newhall St and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Sutton Coldfield and Oban?

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

How far is it from Sutton Coldfield to Oban?

The distance between Sutton Coldfield and Oban is 398 miles. The road distance is 378.8 miles.

How do I travel from Sutton Coldfield to Oban without a car?

The best way to get from Sutton Coldfield to Oban without a car is to train via Preston which takes 9h 43m and costs £110 - £270.

How long does it take to get from Sutton Coldfield to Oban?

It takes approximately 9h 43m to get from Sutton Coldfield to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sutton Coldfield to Oban bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Sutton Coldfield to Oban train from?

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

Train or bus from Sutton Coldfield to Oban?

The best way to get from Sutton Coldfield to Oban is to train via Preston which takes 9h 43m and costs £110 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 11h 45m.

Where does the Sutton Coldfield to Oban bus arrive?

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

Where does the Sutton Coldfield to Oban train arrive?

Sutton Coldfield to Oban train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Sutton Coldfield to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Sutton Coldfield to Oban is 379 miles. It takes approximately 6h 45m to drive from Sutton Coldfield to Oban.

How do I get a train ticket from Sutton Coldfield to Oban?

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

There are 10 ways to get from Sutton Coldfield 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 Low Level to Obantrain
9h 43m
£119–264
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 976
11h 45m
£41–70
Drive 376.6 mi
1. Drive from Sutton Coldfield to Obancar 376.6 mi
6h 45m
£92–132
Fly Birmingham Airport to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus
6h 13m
£45–124
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
9h 49m
£143–301
Bus via Birmingham Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 976
13h 18m
£68–160
Fly Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus
7h 6m
£49–129
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
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 Glasgow Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus
8h 26m
£96–211
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus
8h 25m
£129–409
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
4. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus
8h 26m
£104–251

Sutton Coldfield to Oban by train and bus

8Weekly Services

9h 43mAverage Duration

£119Cheapest Price

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Distance: 395.7 mi
Duration: 9h 43m

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

You can take a train from Sutton Coldfield to Oban via Birmingham New Street, Preston, Glasgow Central, Waterloo Lane, Dundas Street, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 9h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gracechurch Centre to Bus Station via The Square Peg, Newhall St, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 11h 45m.

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