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

The cheapest way to get from Melksham to Oban is to bus which costs £55 - £95 and takes 15h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melksham to Oban is to fly and bus which takes 7h 7m and costs £50 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Melksham and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Melksham to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Bus Station via Bath Abbey, Bus Station, Bristol Bus Station, Millennium Point and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Melksham and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Melksham to Oban. However, there are services departing from Melksham and arriving at Oban via Chippenham, Bristol Temple Meads, Stafford and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 39m.

How far is it from Melksham to Oban?

The distance between Melksham and Oban is 448 miles. The road distance is 471.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Melksham to Oban without a car is to train via Stafford which takes 12h 39m and costs £180 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from Melksham to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Melksham to Oban bus from?

Melksham to Oban bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bristol Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Melksham to Oban train from?

Melksham to Oban train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train or bus from Melksham to Oban?

The best way to get from Melksham to Oban is to train via Stafford which takes 12h 39m and costs £180 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £95 and takes 15h 53m.

Where does the Melksham to Oban bus arrive?

Melksham to Oban bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Jennens Road station.

Where does the Melksham to Oban train arrive?

Melksham to Oban train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stafford station.

Can I drive from Melksham to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Melksham to Oban is 471 miles. It takes approximately 8h 17m to drive from Melksham to Oban.

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

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Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 553+ hotels available in Oban.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Melksham to Oban by plane, bus, train, 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.

Fly Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Corran Hallsbus
7h 7m
£52–142
Train via Stafford
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
12h 39m
£188–314
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus
2. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 976
15h 53m
£55–95
Drive 468.7 mi
1. Drive from Melksham to Obancar 468.7 mi
8h 17m
£117–169
Fly Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Corran Hallsbus
8h
£58–155
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Swindon 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
7h 40m
£121–397
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOU - GLA
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Corran Hallsbus
8h
£70–236
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Swindon 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
8h 18m
£103–240
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Swindon to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham Internationaltrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
4. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Corran Hallsbus
8h 50m
£101–207
Train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Glasgow Centraltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
14h 20m
£252–395
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Melksham to Worcester Foregate Streettrain
2. Take the train from Worcester Foregate Street to Birmingham Moor Streettrain
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 976
16h 29m
£99–185

Melksham to Oban by train and foot

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12h 39mAverage Duration

£188Cheapest Price

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Distance: 445.4 mi
Duration: 7h 7m

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

You can take a train from Melksham to Oban via Chippenham, Bristol Temple Meads, Stafford, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 12h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Bus Station via Grand Parade, Bath Abbey, Ambury, Bus Station, Bus Station, Bristol Bus Station, Millennium Point, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 15h 53m.

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