Rome2Rio

How to get fromDorset to Obanby train, bus, car, or plane

Find Transport to Oban

See all options

There are 12 ways to get from Dorset 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.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Moreton (Dorset) to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Dalmuir to Obantrain train
    12h 29m
    £214–462

  2. Fly Bournemouth Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Bournemouth Airport (BOH) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BOH - EDI
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 7m
    £50–197

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Weymouth to Gloucestertrain train
    2. Take the bus from Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 100
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 976
    20h 1m
    £133–288

  4. Drive 522 mi

    1. Drive from Dorset to Obancar car 522 mi
    9h 25m
    £128–184

  5. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane SOU - GLA
    3. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 27m
    £84–243

  6. Train via Stafford

    1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Staffordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Stafford to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain train
    15h 43m
    £235–410

  7. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bournemouthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain train
    16h 38m
    £365–558

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 035
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 976
    20h 48m
    £82–274

  9. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane SOU - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 25m
    £115–278

  10. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    3. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 15m
    £96–212

  11. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Weymouth to Wokingtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LHR - GLA
    3. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 13m
    £134–439

  12. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 8m
    £98–222

Dorset to Oban by bus and train

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration15h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£235Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dorset to Oban.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 629.5 mi
  • Duration: 12h 29m

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

You can take a vehicle from Dorset to Oban via Moreton (Dorset), London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Dalmuir in around 12h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Bus Station via Tesco, Bus Station, Seldown Coach Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 20h 48m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers