How to travel from Oban to Brighton, United Kingdom

The distance between Oban and Brighton is around 776km (482 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5hrs.

11 routes found

We've found 11 different ways to get from Oban to Brighton by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Glasgow Airport Terminal Building then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to London Gatwick (LGW).

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    £115($140)
Operated by

Multiple operators

6 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Dalmuir then London Euston and then to Brighton.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £220($260)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station then Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Brighton.

  • Duration12h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £45($53)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Brighton.

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Distance893km (555 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Oban and Brighton

There are several options for getting from Oban to Brighton by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £45 ($53) and will take around 12h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £115 ($140).

The distance between Oban and Brighton is around 776km (482 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 714km (444 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Oban and Brighton by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Oban to Brighton is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx £115 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Oban and Brighton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £45 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Oban and Brighton. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Oban to Brighton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, London Euston and London Bridge station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9hrs.

First ScotRail Service, Avanti West Coast, Thameslink, Southern Service and LNER run train services between Oban and Brighton. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 9hrs, 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 Oban and Brighton. It typically takes around 12h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Oban to Brighton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Buchanan Bus Station and Heathrow Airport London T23. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 40m.

Scottish Citylink and National Express run regular bus services between Oban and Brighton. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oban to Brighton. We recommend that you take the bus to Glasgow Airport Terminal Building then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to London Gatwick (LGW). instead which will take 5hrs.

The closest major airport to Brighton is Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) which is approximately 37km (23 miles) from Brighton. Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) and London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) 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 Oban and Brighton. The distance is around 893km (555 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oban to Brighton is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around £115 ($140).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Oban and Brighton

Transport options from Oban to Brighton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 6 similar
5hrs
£115($140)
once daily776km (482 miles)
Train and Plane6h 40m
£160($190)
once a week843km (524 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 45m
£235($280)
once daily803km (499 miles)
Bus to Glasgow Airport, Terminal Building, plane and train5h 55m
£275($325)
once daily809km (503 miles)
Bus to Glasgow Airport, Terminal Building, plane and train6hrs
£110($135)
once daily825km (513 miles)
Bus to Glasgow Airport, Terminal Building, plane and train6hrs
£200($240)
once daily795km (494 miles)
Bus to Glasgow Airport, Terminal Building, plane and train6h 10m
£265($310)
once daily832km (517 miles)
Train + 1 similar
9hrs
£220($260)
twice daily880km (547 miles)
Train via Edinburgh9h 55m
£125($145)
once a week938km (583 miles)
Bus
12h 40m
£45($53)
once daily918km (571 miles)
Drive
9h 25m
£155($185)
on demand893km (555 miles)

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Airports near Brighton

The following major airports near Brighton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LGW
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
International Airport
Distance
37km (23 miles) from Brighton
LHR
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
International Airport
Distance
75km (47 miles) from Brighton
LCY
London City Airport (LCY)
International Airport
Distance
77km (48 miles) from Brighton