How to travel from Oban to Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
The distance between Oban and Isle of Wight is around 762km (474 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 15m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Oban to Isle of Wight by bus, plane, ferry, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Isle of Wight → Oban if you're planning a return trip.
Bus, Plane and Ferry
Take the bus to Glasgow Airport Terminal Building then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Southampton (SOU) then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal.
- Duration5h 15m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost£250($295)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Edinburgh then Bristol Temple Meads and then to Portsmouth & Southsea then take a ferry to Fishbourne IOW Ferry Terminal.
- Duration14h 20m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£290($340)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station then Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Fareham then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal.
- Duration15h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£53($63)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Lymington then take a ferry to Yarmouth.
- Duration10h 15m
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical cost£160($190)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Oban and Isle of Wight
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Oban to Isle of Wight by bus, plane, ferry, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £53 ($63) and will take around 15h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £250 ($295).
The distance between Oban and Isle of Wight is around 762km (474 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 695km (432 miles)
It takes around 5h 15m to get from Oban and Isle of Wight by bus, plane and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Oban to Isle of Wight is to take the bus, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx £250 ($295).
The cheapest way to travel between Oban and Isle of Wight is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £53 ($63) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Oban and Isle of Wight. We recommend that you take the bus to Glasgow Airport Terminal Building then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Southampton (SOU) then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 5h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Oban and Isle of Wight. We recommend that you take the bus to Glasgow Airport Terminal Building then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Southampton (SOU) then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 5h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oban to Isle of Wight. We recommend that you take the bus to Glasgow Airport Terminal Building then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Southampton (SOU) then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 5h 15m.
The closest major airport to Isle of Wight is Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) which is approximately 31km (19 miles) from Isle of Wight. Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) and Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) 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 Oban to Isle of Wight. We recommend that you take the bus to Glasgow Airport Terminal Building then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Southampton (SOU) then take a ferry to Cowes Red Jet Ferry Terminal. instead which will take 5h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oban to Isle of Wight is to take the bus, then fly and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around £250 ($295).
Compare travel optionsbetween Oban and Isle of Wight
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus, Plane and Ferry + 5 similar | 5h 15m | £250($295) | once daily | 762km (474 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Ferry | 7hrs | £255($300) | once a week | 839km (521 miles) |
| Bus to Glasgow Airport, Terminal Building, plane, train and ferry | 6h 40m | £255($305) | once daily | 843km (524 miles) |
| Bus to Glasgow Airport, Terminal Building, plane, train and ferry | 6h 50m | £125($150) | once daily | 820km (509 miles) |
| Bus, Plane, Train and Ferry | 6h 55m | £255($305) | once daily | 881km (547 miles) |
| Bus to Glasgow Airport, Terminal Building, plane, train and ferry | 7h 15m | £140($165) | once daily | 889km (553 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 14h 20m | £290($340) | once a week | 1,102km (685 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 15h 25m | £53($63) | once daily | 993km (617 miles) |
| Bus to Buchanan Bus Station, ferry | 16h 50m | £57($67) | 4 times a day | 1,016km (631 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 10h 15m | £160($190) | every 2 hours | 893km (555 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Oban and Isle of Wight
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Ferry operators
Red Funnel
Wightlink
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Southern Service
Airports near Isle of Wight
The following major airports near Isle of Wight offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Southampton Airport (SOU)
- Distance
- 31km (19 miles) from Isle of Wight
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
- Distance
- 37km (23 miles) from Isle of Wight
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
- Distance
- 97km (60 miles) from Isle of Wight