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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Ipswich is to bus and fly which costs £45 - £160 and takes 7h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oban to Ipswich is to bus and fly and train which takes 6h 16m and costs £120 - £400.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Ipswich?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Corran Halls Car Park and arriving at Cardinal Park Cinema via Buchanan Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Oban and Ipswich?

No, there is no direct train from Oban to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Oban and arriving at Ipswich via Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley and Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 11m.

How far is it from Oban to Ipswich?

The distance between Oban and Ipswich is 512 miles. The road distance is 488.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oban to Ipswich without a car is to train which takes 11h 11m and costs £180 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Oban to Ipswich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oban to Ipswich bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Oban to Ipswich train from?

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

Train or bus from Oban to Ipswich?

The best way to get from Oban to Ipswich is to train which takes 11h 11m and costs £180 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £140 and takes 16h 36m.

Where does the Oban to Ipswich bus arrive?

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

Where does the Oban to Ipswich train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oban to Ipswich?

Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Ipswich is 489 miles. It takes approximately 8h 53m to drive from Oban to Ipswich.

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

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Where can I stay near Ipswich?

There are 896+ hotels available in Ipswich.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Oban to Ipswich 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 London City Airport, train
best
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls to Glasgow Airportbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane GLA - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain
6h 16m
£128–400
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Oban Longsdale Coach Park to Edinburgh Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus
7h 51m
£46–152
Train
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Peterboroughtrain
4. Take the train from Peterborough to Ipswichtrain
11h 11m
£180–300
Bus
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 976
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cardinal Park Cinemabus 816
16h 36m
£68–137
Drive 485.8 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Ipswichcar 485.8 mi
8h 53m
£121–175
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 Farringdontrain
4. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Ipswichtrain
6h 43m
£109–235
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
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 train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain
7h 4m
£133–392
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls to Glasgow Airportbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane GLA - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
4. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain
6h 59m
£103–232
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls to Glasgow Airportbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane GLA - STN
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus
7h 13m
£59–171
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls to Glasgow Airportbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain
4. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Ipswichtrain
7h 24m
£106–259
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 976
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
3. Take the train from Nottingham to Peterboroughtrain
4. Take the train from Peterborough to Ipswichtrain
17h 3m
£114–186

Oban to Ipswich by train

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11h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 509.4 mi
Duration: 6h 16m

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

You can take a train from Oban to Ipswich via Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley, and Peterborough in around 11h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Cardinal Park Cinema via Buchanan Bus Station and London Victoria in around 16h 36m.

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