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.
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 Oban → Chichester if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Southampton Central then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Oban.
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Take the train to Horsham, London Victoria then Edinburgh and then to Oban.
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Take the bus to Glasgow and then to Oban Station Road.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 5 similar | 6h 40m | £255($305) | once a week | 863km (536 miles) |
Train to Horsham, plane | 6h 50m | £175($210) | once a week | 873km (543 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 5hrs | £235($280) | once daily | 787km (489 miles) |
Train to Horsham, plane and bus | 5h 20m | £130($155) | once daily | 807km (501 miles) |
Train to London Waterloo, plane and bus | 6hrs | £235($280) | once daily | 845km (525 miles) |
Train to Woking, plane and bus | 6h 5m | £240($285) | once daily | 808km (502 miles) |
Train | 9h 60m | £115($140) | once a week | 968km (602 miles) |
Bus | 13h 50m | £49($58) | once daily | 906km (563 miles) |
Drive | 9h 15m | £150($180) | on demand | 875km (544 miles) |
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The following major airports near Oban offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.