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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Bournemouth is to bus which costs £80 - £150 and takes 15h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oban to Bournemouth is to bus and fly and train which takes 5h 40m and costs £70 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from Corran Halls Car Park and arriving at Bournemouth Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Oban and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct train from Oban to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Oban and arriving at Bournemouth via Glasgow Central, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 56m.

How far is it from Oban to Bournemouth?

The distance between Oban and Bournemouth is 486 miles. The road distance is 523.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oban to Bournemouth without a car is to train which takes 10h 56m and costs £160 - £370.

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Oban to Bournemouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oban to Bournemouth bus from?

Oban to Bournemouth bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Corran Halls Car Park station.

Where do I catch the Oban to Bournemouth train from?

Oban to Bournemouth train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.

Train or bus from Oban to Bournemouth?

The best way to get from Oban to Bournemouth is to train which takes 10h 56m and costs £160 - £370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £80 - £150 and takes 15h 16m.

Where does the Oban to Bournemouth bus arrive?

Oban to Bournemouth bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Oban to Bournemouth train arrive?

Oban to Bournemouth train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.

Can I drive from Oban to Bournemouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Bournemouth is 523 miles. It takes approximately 9h 23m to drive from Oban to Bournemouth.

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

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Oban to Bournemouth - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Oban to Bournemouth by bus, plane, 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.

Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
best
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls to Glasgow Airportbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane GLA - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain
5h 40m
£73–232
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bournemouth Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Oban Longsdale Coach Park to Edinburgh Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bournemouth Airport (BOH)plane EDI - BOH
7h
£39–171
Train
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain
10h 56m
£169–367
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 976
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Millennium Pointbus
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouthtrain
14h 14m
£116–186
Drive 520.2 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Bournemouthcar 520.2 mi
9h 23m
£130–187
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Oban Longsdale Coach Park to Edinburgh Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane EDI - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain
6h 43m
£95–233
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls to Glasgow Airportbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane GLA - LHR
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus
7h 15m
£99–329
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls to Glasgow Airportbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
8h 4m
£95–222
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls to Glasgow Airportbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
4. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain
7h 45m
£120–266
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Oban Longsdale Coach Park to Edinburgh Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain
8h 47m
£85–213
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouthtrain
12h 32m
£212–380
Bus
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 976
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 802
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bournemouth Stationbus 035 / ...
15h 16m
£81–148

Oban to Bournemouth by train and foot

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12h 32mAverage Duration

£212Cheapest Price

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Distance: 483.4 mi
Duration: 5h 40m

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

You can take a train from Oban to Bournemouth via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 10h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Bournemouth Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 15h 16m.

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