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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Oban is to fly and bus which costs £45 - £180 and takes 5h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Oban is to fly and bus which takes 5h 57m and costs £45 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Oban. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Oban via Waterloo station, London Euston and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 47m.

How far is it from Southampton to Oban?

The distance between Southampton and Oban is 459 miles. The road distance is 515.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Oban without a car is to train via London which takes 10h 47m and costs £170 - £400.

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

It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Southampton to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Oban bus from?

Southampton to Oban bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Oban train from?

Southampton to Oban train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.

Train or bus from Southampton to Oban?

The best way to get from Southampton to Oban is to train via London which takes 10h 47m and costs £170 - £400. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £90 - £220 and takes 15h 44m.

Where does the Southampton to Oban bus arrive?

Southampton to Oban bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Southampton to Oban train arrive?

Southampton to Oban train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Southampton to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Oban is 516 miles. It takes approximately 9h to drive from Southampton to Oban.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Southampton to Oban?

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Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 568+ hotels available in Oban.

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

There are 12 ways to get from Southampton to Oban by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly Southampton Airport to Glasgow Airport, bus
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1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOU - GLA
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Corran Hallsbus
5h 57m
£48–180
Train via London
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
10h 47m
£178–391
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 976
15h 44m
£92–218
Drive 512.8 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to Obancar 512.8 mi
9h
£125–180
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
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 23m
£84–320
Fly Southampton Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Corran Hallsbus
7h 15m
£85–213
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Corran Hallsbus
7h 28m
£120–435
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Corran Hallsbus
7h 59m
£74–177
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Corran Hallsbus
8h 16m
£86–293
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LGW - GLA
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Corran Hallsbus
7h 35m
£84–226
Train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Glasgow Centraltrain Bournemouth - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
13h 17m
£322–472
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 032 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 976
18h 14m
£69–258

Southampton to Oban by train and foot

5Weekly Services

13h 17mAverage Duration

£322Cheapest Price

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Distance: 456 mi
Duration: 5h 57m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Oban via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 10h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 15h 44m.

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