How to travel from Gloucester to Oban, United Kingdom

The distance between Gloucester and Oban is around 659km (409 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 Gloucester 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 Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Oban.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £145($175)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Birmingham New Street, Lancaster then Glasgow Central and then to Oban.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £185($220)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth then Buchanan Bus Station and then to Oban Station Road.

  • Duration12h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £52($61)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Oban.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Distance694km (431 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gloucester and Oban

There are several options for getting from Gloucester to Oban by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £52 ($61) and will take around 12h 10m. 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 £105 ($125).

The distance between Gloucester and Oban is around 659km (409 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 548km (340 miles)

It takes around 8hrs to get from Gloucester and Oban by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gloucester to Oban is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx £105 ($125).

The cheapest way to travel between Gloucester and Oban, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £52 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Gloucester and Oban. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Gloucester to Oban. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street, Lancaster, Glasgow Central and Dalmuir. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 8hrs.

CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express Service and First ScotRail Service run train services between Gloucester and Oban. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 8hrs, 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 Gloucester and Oban. It typically takes around 12h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Gloucester to Oban. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth, Digbeth Hinckley St and Buchanan Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 10m.

National Express, FlixBus and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Gloucester and Oban. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gloucester to Oban. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) 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 Gloucester and Oban. The distance is around 694km (431 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gloucester to Oban is to take the train which takes, on average, 8hrs and will usually cost around £185 ($220).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Gloucester and Oban

Transport options from Gloucester to Oban
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
6h 40m
£145($175)
once a week815km (507 miles)
Train to Birmingham New Street, plane6h 50m
£145($170)
once a week731km (454 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5hrs
£105($125)
once daily729km (453 miles)
Train to Birmingham New Street, plane and bus5h 15m
£115($135)
once daily659km (409 miles)
Train to Reading, plane and bus6hrs
£310($365)
once daily920km (572 miles)
Train to London Paddington, plane and bus6h 30m
£230($270)
once daily899km (559 miles)
Train
8hrs
£185($220)
4 times a day706km (439 miles)
Bus
12h 10m
£52($61)
once daily749km (466 miles)
Drive
7h 20m
£120($140)
on demand694km (431 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