How to travel from Chichester to Oban, United Kingdom

The distance between Chichester and Oban is around 787km (489 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5hrs.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Chichester to Oban by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ObanChichester if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Southampton Central then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Oban.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    £255($305)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Horsham, London Victoria then Edinburgh and then to Oban.

  • Duration9h 60m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    £115($140)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Glasgow and then to Oban Station Road.

  • Duration13h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £49($58)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Oban.

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Distance875km (544 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chichester and Oban

There are several options for getting from Chichester to Oban by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £49 ($58) and will take around 13h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £235 ($280).

The distance between Chichester and Oban is around 787km (489 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 692km (430 miles)

It takes around 9h 60m to get from Chichester and Oban by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chichester to Oban is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx £235 ($280).

The cheapest way to travel between Chichester and Oban, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £49 ($58) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chichester and Oban. It typically takes around 9h 60m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chichester to Oban. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Horsham, London Victoria, King's Cross St. Pancras station and Edinburgh. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 9h 60m.

Southern Service, LNER, Greater Anglia and First ScotRail Service run train services between Chichester and Oban. Trains depart once a week and will take around 9h 60m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Chichester and Oban. It typically takes around 13h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chichester to Oban. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Midhurst Bus Station, Friary Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Glasgow. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 50m.

National Express and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Chichester and Oban. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chichester to Oban. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Central then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the bus to Oban Station Road. instead which will take 5hrs.

The closest major airport to Oban is Tiree Airport (TRE) (TRE) which is approximately 86km (54 miles) from Oban. Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Chichester and Oban. The distance is around 875km (544 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chichester to Oban is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 60m and will usually cost around £115 ($140).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Chichester and Oban

Transport options from Chichester to Oban
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
6h 40m
£255($305)
once a week863km (536 miles)
Train to Horsham, plane6h 50m
£175($210)
once a week873km (543 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5hrs
£235($280)
once daily787km (489 miles)
Train to Horsham, plane and bus5h 20m
£130($155)
once daily807km (501 miles)
Train to London Waterloo, plane and bus6hrs
£235($280)
once daily845km (525 miles)
Train to Woking, plane and bus6h 5m
£240($285)
once daily808km (502 miles)
Train
9h 60m
£115($140)
once a week968km (602 miles)
Bus
13h 50m
£49($58)
once daily906km (563 miles)
Drive
9h 15m
£150($180)
on demand875km (544 miles)

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Airports near Oban

The following major airports near Oban offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

TRE
Tiree Airport (TRE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
86km (54 miles) from Oban
GLA
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
International Airport
Distance
89km (55 miles) from Oban
EDI
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
International Airport
Distance
141km (87 miles) from Oban