How to travel from Oban to Chichester, United Kingdom

The distance between Oban and Chichester is around 786km (488 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 15m.

11 routes found

We've found 11 different ways to get from Oban to Chichester 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 ChichesterOban if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Haymarket then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Chichester.

  • Duration6h 60m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    £265($315)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

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

  • Duration9h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £210($245)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

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

  • Duration13h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £48($57)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Chichester.

  • Duration9h 20m
  • Distance878km (546 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Oban and Chichester

There are several options for getting from Oban to Chichester by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £48 ($57) and will take around 13h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £235 ($280).

The distance between Oban and Chichester is around 786km (488 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 692km (430 miles)

It takes around 9h 20m to get from Oban and Chichester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Oban to Chichester is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx £235 ($280).

The cheapest way to travel between Oban and Chichester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £48 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Oban and Chichester. It typically takes around 9h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Oban to Chichester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, London Euston and Victoria station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9h 20m.

First ScotRail Service, Avanti West Coast, Southern Service and LNER run train services between Oban and Chichester. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 9h 20m, 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 Chichester. It typically takes around 13h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Oban to Chichester. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Buchanan Bus Station, Heathrow Airport London T23, Guildford station and Midhurst Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 30m.

Scottish Citylink and National Express run regular bus services between Oban and Chichester. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 30m 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 Chichester. We recommend that you take the bus to Glasgow Airport Terminal Building then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to London Gatwick (LGW) then take the train to Chichester. instead which will take 5h 25m.

The closest major airport to Chichester is Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) which is approximately 42km (26 miles) from Chichester. Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) and Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) 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 Chichester. The distance is around 878km (546 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oban to Chichester is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 20m and will usually cost around £210 ($245).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Oban and Chichester

Transport options from Oban to Chichester
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 6 similar
6h 60m
£265($315)
once a week863km (536 miles)
Bus to Glasgow Airport, Terminal Building, plane and train5h 15m
£235($280)
once daily786km (488 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 25m
£120($140)
once daily806km (501 miles)
Bus to Glasgow Airport, Terminal Building, plane and train6h 15m
£270($320)
once daily839km (521 miles)
Bus to Glasgow Airport, Terminal Building, plane and train6h 20m
£205($240)
once daily825km (513 miles)
Bus to Glasgow Airport, Terminal Building, plane and train6h 20m
£230($275)
once daily836km (520 miles)
Bus to Glasgow Airport, Terminal Building, plane and train6h 45m
£135($155)
once daily843km (524 miles)
Train + 1 similar
9h 20m
£210($245)
twice daily909km (565 miles)
Train via Edinburgh10h 5m
£120($140)
once a week968km (602 miles)
Bus
13h 30m
£48($57)
once daily904km (562 miles)
Drive
9h 20m
£150($180)
on demand878km (546 miles)

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Airports near Chichester

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

SOU
Southampton Airport (SOU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
42km (26 miles) from Chichester
LGW
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
International Airport
Distance
54km (34 miles) from Chichester
LHR
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
International Airport
Distance
73km (45 miles) from Chichester