How to travel from Dover to Oban, United Kingdom

The distance between Dover and Oban is around 833km (517 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 15m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Dover 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.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Stratford International then fly from London City (LCY) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Oban.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £255($305)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to St Pancras International then Edinburgh and then to Oban.

  • Duration9h 30m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    £140($165)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station then Buchanan Bus Station and then to Oban Station Road.

  • Duration15h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £57($67)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Oban.

  • Duration9h 40m
  • Distance912km (566 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dover and Oban

There are several options for getting from Dover to Oban by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £57 ($67) and will take around 15h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £245 ($290).

The distance between Dover and Oban is around 833km (517 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 738km (458 miles)

It takes around 9h 30m to get from Dover and Oban by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dover to Oban is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx £245 ($290).

The cheapest way to travel between Dover and Oban, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £57 ($67) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dover and Oban. It typically takes around 9h 30m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dover to Oban. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Pancras International, London Kings Cross and Edinburgh. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 9h 30m.

South Eastern Trains Service, LNER and First ScotRail Service run train services between Dover and Oban. Trains depart once a week and will take around 9h 30m, 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 Dover and Oban. It typically takes around 15h 55m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dover to Oban. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Canterbury Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station and Buchanan Bus Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 15h 55m.

National Express, Megabus UK, FlixBus and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Dover and Oban. Buses run twice daily and take around 15h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dover to Oban. We recommend that you take the train to Stratford International then fly from London City (LCY) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the bus to Oban Station Road. instead which will take 5h 15m.

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 Dover and Oban. The distance is around 912km (566 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dover to Oban is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 30m and will usually cost around £140 ($165).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dover and Oban

Transport options from Dover to Oban
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
6h 50m
£255($305)
once a week896km (557 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 15m
£245($290)
once daily833km (517 miles)
Train to St Pancras International, plane and bus5h 40m
£220($260)
once daily833km (517 miles)
Train to St Pancras International, plane and bus5h 40m
£290($345)
once daily849km (528 miles)
Train, Bus and Plane5h 55m
£135($160)
once daily845km (525 miles)
Train to St Pancras International, plane and bus6h 10m
£160($190)
once daily909km (565 miles)
Train
9h 30m
£140($165)
once a week976km (606 miles)
Bus
15h 55m
£57($67)
twice daily991km (616 miles)
Drive
9h 40m
£160($185)
on demand912km (566 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