How to travel from Isle of Wight to Oban, United Kingdom
The distance between Isle of Wight and Oban is around 762km (473 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 5m.
12 routes found
We've found 12 different ways to get from Isle of Wight to Oban by ferry, 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 → Isle of Wight if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry, Plane and Bus
Take a ferry to Eastern Docks Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the bus to Oban Station Road.
- Duration5h 5m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost£250($295)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Ferry to Eastern Docks, Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, train
Take a ferry to Eastern Docks Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal then take the train to Basingstoke, Wolverhampton then Haymarket and then to Oban.
- Duration11h 35m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£250($295)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Eastern Docks Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 then Glasgow and then to Oban Station Road.
- Duration15h 50m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£53($63)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Lymington then drive to Oban.
- Duration10h 10m
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical cost£160($190)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Isle of Wight and Oban
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Isle of Wight to Oban by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £53 ($63) and will take around 15h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £250 ($295).
The distance between Isle of Wight and Oban is around 762km (473 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 695km (432 miles)
It takes around 12h 25m to get from Isle of Wight and Oban by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Isle of Wight to Oban is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 5m and will set you back approx £250 ($295).
The cheapest way to travel between Isle of Wight and Oban is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £53 ($63) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Isle of Wight and Oban. We recommend that you take a ferry to Eastern Docks Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the bus to Oban Station Road. instead which will take 5h 5m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Isle of Wight and Oban. We recommend that you take a ferry to Eastern Docks Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the bus to Oban Station Road. instead which will take 5h 5m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Isle of Wight to Oban. We recommend that you take a ferry to Eastern Docks Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the bus to Oban Station Road. instead which will take 5h 5m.
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Isle of Wight to Oban. We recommend that you take a ferry to Portsmouth Portsea IOW Car Ferry Terminal then take the train to Brighton, London St Pancras International LL then Edinburgh and then to Oban. instead which will take 12h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Isle of Wight to Oban is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 12h 25m and will usually cost around £155 ($185).
Compare travel optionsbetween Isle of Wight and Oban
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Plane and Bus + 5 similar | 5h 5m | £250($295) | once daily | 762km (473 miles) |
| Ferry, Plane and Train | 6h 50m | £255($300) | once a week | 838km (521 miles) |
| Ferry to Eastern Docks, Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, train, plane and bus | 6h 35m | £255($305) | once daily | 842km (523 miles) |
| Ferry, Train, Plane and Bus | 6h 35m | £255($305) | once daily | 880km (547 miles) |
| Ferry to Eastern Docks, Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, train, plane and bus | 6h 50m | £130($155) | once daily | 819km (509 miles) |
| Ferry to Eastern Docks, Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, train, plane and bus | 6h 50m | £160($190) | once daily | 926km (575 miles) |
Ferry to Eastern Docks, Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, train + 3 similar | 11h 35m | £250($295) | once a week | 952km (592 miles) |
| Ferry and Train | 12h 25m | £155($185) | once a week | 1,030km (640 miles) |
| Ferry to Portsmouth Portsea IOW Car Ferry Terminal, train | 14h 15m | £290($340) | once a week | 1,103km (685 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Bus | 15h 25m | £290($345) | once a week | 1,109km (689 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 15h 50m | £53($63) | once daily | 990km (615 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 10h 10m | £160($190) | every 2 hours | 892km (554 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Isle of Wight and Oban
Train operators
Southern Service
Thameslink
LNER
First ScotRail Service
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
Wightlink
Red Funnel
Airports near Oban
The following major airports near Oban offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Tiree Airport (TRE)
- Distance
- 86km (54 miles) from Oban
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
- Distance
- 89km (55 miles) from Oban
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
- Distance
- 141km (87 miles) from Oban