How to travel from Ipswich to Oban, United Kingdom

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.

9 routes found

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.

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Train and Plane

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

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £255($300)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Peterborough then Edinburgh and then to Oban.

  • Duration9h 30m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    £125($150)
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.

  • Duration16h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £52($61)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Oban.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Distance807km (501 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ipswich and Oban

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ipswich and Oban

Transport options from Ipswich to Oban
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
6h 50m
£255($300)
once a week884km (549 miles)
Train to London Liverpool Street, plane7h 35m
£165($195)
once a week910km (565 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 20m
£240($285)
once daily821km (510 miles)
Train to London Liverpool Street, plane and bus5h 45m
£280($335)
once daily838km (521 miles)
Train to London Liverpool Street, plane and bus5h 55m
£215($255)
once daily823km (511 miles)
Train to London Liverpool Street, plane and bus6hrs
£145($170)
once daily851km (529 miles)
Train
9h 30m
£125($150)
once a week860km (534 miles)
Bus
16h 55m
£52($61)
twice daily1,002km (623 miles)
Drive
8h 35m
£140($165)
on demand807km (501 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