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

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Oban is to bus which costs £60 - £240 and takes 15h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Oban is to train and fly and bus which takes 6h 11m and costs £60 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Basingstoke and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Basingstoke to Oban station. However, there are services departing from The Malls and arriving at Bus Station via London Victoria and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Basingstoke and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Oban. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke and arriving at Oban via Waterloo station, London Euston and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 38m.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Oban?

The distance between Basingstoke and Oban is 482 miles. The road distance is 492.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Oban without a car is to train via London which takes 10h 38m and costs £170 - £370.

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

It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Basingstoke to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Oban bus from?

Basingstoke to Oban bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Malls station.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Oban train from?

Basingstoke to Oban train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Basingstoke station.

Train or bus from Basingstoke to Oban?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Oban is to train via London which takes 10h 38m and costs £170 - £370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £240 and takes 15h 6m.

Where does the Basingstoke to Oban bus arrive?

Basingstoke to Oban bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Basingstoke to Oban train arrive?

Basingstoke to Oban train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Basingstoke to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Oban is 493 miles. It takes approximately 8h 40m to drive from Basingstoke to Oban.

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

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Where can I stay near Oban?

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Basingstoke to Oban - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Basingstoke to Oban by train, plane, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
best
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOU - GLA
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Corran Hallsbus
6h 11m
£61–200
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Malls to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 976
15h 6m
£60–238
Train via London
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
10h 38m
£175–362
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 976
14h 33m
£126–239
Drive 489.9 mi
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Obancar 489.9 mi
8h 40m
£121–174
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Corran Hallsbus
7h 6m
£89–345
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterlootrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Corran Hallsbus
7h 19m
£111–406
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LGW - GLA
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Corran Hallsbus
7h 27m
£75–198
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Corran Hallsbus
7h 59m
£92–318
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink 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 Corran Hallsbus
8h 2m
£83–224
Train
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Glasgow Centraltrain Bournemouth - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
12h 43m
£303–445

Basingstoke to Oban by train, foot, and bus

56Weekly Services

14h 33mAverage Duration

£126Cheapest Price

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Distance: 479 mi
Duration: 6h 11m

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

You can take a train from Basingstoke to Oban via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 10h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Malls to Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 15h 6m.

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