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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Stroud is to bus which costs £45 - £80 and takes 13h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oban to Stroud is to bus and fly and train which takes 6h 57m and costs £80 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Stroud?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban to Stroud. However, there are services departing from Corran Halls Car Park and arriving at Health Centre via Buchanan Bus Station, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and Transport Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Oban and Stroud?

No, there is no direct train from Oban to Stroud. However, there are services departing from Oban and arriving at Stroud (Glos) via Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay, Birmingham New Street and Cheltenham Spa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 2m.

How far is it from Oban to Stroud?

The distance between Oban and Stroud is 454 miles. The road distance is 438.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oban to Stroud without a car is to train via Warrington which takes 11h 2m and costs £170 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 11h 2m to get from Oban to Stroud, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oban to Stroud bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Oban to Stroud train from?

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

Train or bus from Oban to Stroud?

The best way to get from Oban to Stroud is to train via Warrington which takes 11h 2m and costs £170 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 13h 51m.

Where does the Oban to Stroud bus arrive?

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

Where does the Oban to Stroud train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oban to Stroud?

Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Stroud is 438 miles. It takes approximately 7h 35m to drive from Oban to Stroud.

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

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Where can I stay near Stroud?

There are 1813+ hotels available in Stroud.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Oban to Stroud 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.

Train via Warrington
best
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Birmingham New Streettrain
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain
11h 2m
£174–297
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 976
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Gloucesterbus
13h 51m
£49–78
Drive 435.7 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Stroudcar 435.7 mi
7h 35m
£108–155
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 Swindontrain
7h
£84–196
Train
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Oban - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gloucestertrain Glasgow Central - Bristol Temple Meads
12h 23m
£275–411
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 976
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain
13h 57m
£104–217
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 New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain
6h 57m
£84–175
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 London Paddington to Stroud (Glos)train
7h 20m
£141–427
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls to Edinburgh Airportbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain
7h 44m
£84–189
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls 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 Swindontrain
7h 47m
£83–210
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 Paddington to Stroud (Glos)train
7h 47m
£123–282
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
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 train from London Paddington to Stroud (Glos)train
8h 11m
£111–274

Oban to Stroud by train and foot

27Weekly Services

11h 2mAverage Duration

£174Cheapest Price

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Distance: 451.6 mi
Duration: 11h 2m

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

You can take a train from Oban to Stroud (Glos) via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Warrington Bank Quay, Birmingham New Street, and Cheltenham Spa in around 11h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Health Centre via Buchanan Bus Station, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, and Transport Hub in around 13h 51m.

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