The distance between Ipswich and Oban is around 807km (501 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 20m.
We've found 9 different ways to get from Ipswich 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 → Ipswich if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Stratford (London) then fly from London City (LCY) 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 London Victoria Coach Station then Buchanan Bus Station and then to Oban Station Road.
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There are several options for getting from Ipswich 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 16h 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 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £240 ($285).
The distance between Ipswich and Oban is around 807km (501 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 648km (402 miles)
It takes around 9h 30m to get from Ipswich and Oban by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ipswich to Oban is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx £240 ($285).
The cheapest way to travel between Ipswich and Oban, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £52 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Ipswich and Oban. It typically takes around 9h 30m and departs once a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Ipswich 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 9h 30m.
Greater Anglia, LNER and First ScotRail Service run train services between Ipswich 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.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ipswich and Oban. It typically takes around 16h 55m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Ipswich to Oban. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station and Buchanan Bus Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 16h 55m.
National Express, Megabus UK, FlixBus and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Ipswich and Oban. Buses run twice daily and take around 16h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ipswich to Oban. We recommend that you take the train to Stratford (London) then fly from London City (LCY) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the bus to Oban Station Road. instead which will take 5h 20m.
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 Ipswich and Oban. The distance is around 807km (501 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ipswich to Oban is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 30m and will usually cost around £125 ($150).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 5 similar | 6h 50m | £255($300) | once a week | 884km (549 miles) |
Train to London Liverpool Street, plane | 7h 35m | £165($195) | once a week | 910km (565 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 20m | £240($285) | once daily | 821km (510 miles) |
Train to London Liverpool Street, plane and bus | 5h 45m | £280($335) | once daily | 838km (521 miles) |
Train to London Liverpool Street, plane and bus | 5h 55m | £215($255) | once daily | 823km (511 miles) |
Train to London Liverpool Street, plane and bus | 6hrs | £145($170) | once daily | 851km (529 miles) |
Train | 9h 30m | £125($150) | once a week | 860km (534 miles) |
Bus | 16h 55m | £52($61) | twice daily | 1,002km (623 miles) |
Drive | 8h 35m | £140($165) | on demand | 807km (501 miles) |
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The following major airports near Oban offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.