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

The cheapest way to get from Cotswolds to Oban is to bus via Birmingham which costs £50 - £110 and takes 16h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cotswolds to Oban is to drive which takes 7h 38m and costs £100 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Cotswolds and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Cotswolds to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Combend Farm and arriving at Bus Station via Transport Hub, Arle Court Tpt Hub, Birmingham Coach Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Cotswolds and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Cotswolds to Oban. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Oban via Birmingham New Street, Preston and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 31m.

How far is it from Cotswolds to Oban?

The distance between Cotswolds and Oban is 446 miles. The road distance is 435.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cotswolds to Oban without a car is to train via Preston which takes 10h 31m and costs £170 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 10h 31m to get from Cotswolds to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cotswolds to Oban bus from?

Cotswolds to Oban bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Arle Court Tpt Hub station.

Where do I catch the Cotswolds to Oban train from?

Cotswolds to Oban train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.

Train or bus from Cotswolds to Oban?

The best way to get from Cotswolds to Oban is to train via Preston which takes 10h 31m and costs £170 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £80 - £200 and takes 16h 32m.

Where does the Cotswolds to Oban bus arrive?

Cotswolds to Oban bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Cotswolds to Oban train arrive?

Cotswolds to Oban train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Cotswolds to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Cotswolds to Oban is 435 miles. It takes approximately 7h 38m to drive from Cotswolds to Oban.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 562+ hotels available in Oban.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Cotswolds 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 via Preston
best
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
10h 31m
£172–303
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Arle Court Tpt Hub to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100 / ...
2. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 976
16h 33m
£54–101
Bus
1. Take the bus from Arle Court Tpt Hub to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 181 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 976
16h 32m
£84–196
Drive 432.6 mi
1. Drive from Cotswolds to Obancar 432.6 mi
7h 38m
£107–154
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Gloucester 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 Corran Hallsbus
8h 21m
£59–157
Train
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Glasgow Centraltrain Cardiff Central - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
13h 46m
£258–383
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Corran Hallsbus
9h 14m
£64–170
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Corran Hallsbus
8h 28m
£66–146
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Corran Hallsbus
9h 21m
£72–159
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Gloucester to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Corran Hallsbus
9h 34m
£129–404
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Gloucester 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 bus from Glasgow Airport to Corran Hallsbus
10h 11m
£110–268

Cotswolds to Oban by foot and bus

10Weekly Services

16h 32mAverage Duration

£84Cheapest Price

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Distance: 443.4 mi
Duration: 10h 31m

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

You can take a vehicle from Cotswolds to Oban via Cheltenham Spa, Birmingham New Street, Preston, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 10h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cotswolds to Bus Station via Combend Farm, Transport Hub, Arle Court Tpt Hub, Birmingham Coach Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 16h 32m.

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