The distance between Ely and Oban is around 716km (445 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 50m.
We've found 9 different ways to get from Ely 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 → Ely if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Stansted Airport then fly from London Stansted (STN) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Oban.
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Take the train to Peterborough then Edinburgh and then to Oban.
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Take the bus to Birmingham Brunel Street then Buchanan Bus Station and then to Oban Station Road.
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There are several options for getting from Ely to Oban by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £63 ($74) and will take around 13h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £125 ($150).
The distance between Ely and Oban is around 716km (445 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 580km (361 miles)
It takes around 8h 25m to get from Ely and Oban by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ely to Oban is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx £125 ($150).
The cheapest way to travel between Ely and Oban, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £63 ($74) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Ely and Oban. It typically takes around 8h 25m and departs once a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Ely to Oban. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Peterborough and Edinburgh. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 8h 25m.
CrossCountry, East Midlands Railways, Greater Anglia, LNER and First ScotRail Service run train services between Ely and Oban. Trains depart once a week and will take around 8h 25m, 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 Ely and Oban. It typically takes around 13h 40m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Ely to Oban. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cambridge Jesus College, Birmingham Brunel Street and Buchanan Bus Station. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 13h 40m.
Megabus UK and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Ely and Oban. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 13h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ely to Oban. We recommend that you take the train to Stansted Airport then fly from London Stansted (STN) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the bus to Oban Station Road. instead which will take 4h 50m.
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 Ely and Oban. The distance is around 716km (445 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ely to Oban is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 25m and will usually cost around £115 ($135).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 5 similar | 6h 25m | £145($170) | once a week | 804km (499 miles) |
Train to London Kings Cross, plane | 7h 40m | £175($210) | once a week | 890km (553 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 50m | £125($150) | once daily | 744km (463 miles) |
Train to London Kings Cross, plane and bus | 5h 45m | £240($285) | once daily | 842km (523 miles) |
Train to London Kings Cross, plane and bus | 5h 55m | £210($245) | once daily | 826km (513 miles) |
Train to London Kings Cross, plane and bus | 6h 20m | £255($305) | once daily | 843km (524 miles) |
Train | 8h 25m | £115($135) | once a week | 778km (483 miles) |
Bus | 13h 40m | £63($74) | 5 times a week | 856km (532 miles) |
Drive | 7h 50m | £125($145) | on demand | 716km (445 miles) |
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The following major airports near Oban offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.