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There are 9 ways to get from Oban to Birmingham by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Corran Halls to Glasgow Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane GLA - BHX
    4h 41m
    £54–134

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 976
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Streetbus bus Ukn30 / ...
    9h 37m
    £47–76

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Oban - Glasgow Queen Street
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    8h 36m
    £144–309

  4. Drive 379.1 mi

    1. Drive from Oban to Birminghamcar car 379.1 mi
    6h 39m
    £93–134

  5. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport

    1. Take the bus from Corran Halls to Edinburgh Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    5h 28m
    £52–138

  6. Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Corran Halls to Glasgow Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane GLA - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    6h 36m
    £103–210

  7. Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Corran Halls to Glasgow Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane GLA - LHR
    3. Take the train from London Euston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    6h 56m
    £133–450

  8. Train via Warrington

    1. Take the train from Oban to Dalmuirtrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    8h 55m
    £144–251

  9. Bus via Birmingham Coach Station

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 976
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    11h 29m
    £67–156

Oban to Birmingham by train and bus

Calendar27Weekly Services
Duration8h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£144Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 356.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 41m

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

You can take a train from Oban to Birmingham New Street via Glasgow Queen Street, George Square, Central Station Forecourt, and Glasgow Central in around 8h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Newhall Street via Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 37m.

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