How to travel from Oban to Norwich, United Kingdom

The distance between Oban and Norwich is around 753km (468 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 6hrs.

11 routes found

We've found 11 different ways to get from Oban to Norwich 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 Haymarket then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to London Stansted (STN) then take the train to Norwich.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    £160($185)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

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

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    £115($135)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station then Birmingham Navigation Street and then to Norwich Central Bus Station.

  • Duration14h 15m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £66($78)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Norwich.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Distance753km (468 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Oban and Norwich

There are several options for getting from Oban to Norwich by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £66 ($78) and will take around 14h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 6hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £140 ($165).

The distance between Oban and Norwich is around 753km (468 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 606km (377 miles)

It takes around 9h 25m to get from Oban and Norwich by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Oban to Norwich is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 6hrs and will set you back approx £140 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Oban and Norwich, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £66 ($78) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Oban and Norwich. It typically takes around 9h 25m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Oban to Norwich. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edinburgh and Peterborough. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 9h 25m.

First ScotRail Service, LNER, East Midlands Railways and CrossCountry run train services between Oban and Norwich. Trains depart once a week and will take around 9h 25m, 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 Norwich. It typically takes around 14h 15m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Oban to Norwich. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Buchanan Bus Station and Birmingham Navigation Street. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 14h 15m.

Scottish Citylink and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Oban and Norwich. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 14h 15m 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 Norwich. We recommend that you take the bus to Glasgow Airport Terminal Building then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to London Stansted (STN) then take the train to Norwich. instead which will take 6hrs.

The closest major airport to Norwich is Norwich International Airport (NWI) (NWI) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Norwich. Cambridge Airport (CBG) (CBG) and London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) 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 Norwich. The distance is around 753km (468 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oban to Norwich is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 25m and will usually cost around £115 ($135).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Oban and Norwich

Transport options from Oban to Norwich
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 6 similar
7h 55m
£160($185)
once a week890km (553 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train6hrs
£140($165)
once daily830km (516 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane6h 10m
£285($335)
twice daily865km (537 miles)
Bus to Glasgow Airport, Terminal Building, plane and train6h 15m
£265($310)
once daily895km (556 miles)
Bus to Glasgow Airport, Terminal Building, plane and train6h 35m
£300($360)
once daily912km (566 miles)
Bus to Glasgow Airport, Terminal Building, plane and train6h 45m
£235($280)
once daily897km (558 miles)
Bus to Glasgow Airport, Terminal Building, plane and train7h 15m
£170($200)
once daily919km (571 miles)
Train + 1 similar
9h 25m
£115($135)
once a week864km (537 miles)
Train via Edinburgh11h 30m
£210($250)
once a week933km (580 miles)
Bus
14h 15m
£66($78)
5 times a week928km (577 miles)
Drive
8h 25m
£130($155)
on demand753km (468 miles)

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Airports near Norwich

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

NWI
Norwich International Airport (NWI)
International Airport
Distance
5km (3 miles) from Norwich
CBG
Cambridge Airport (CBG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
89km (55 miles) from Norwich
STN
London Stansted Airport (STN)
International Airport
Distance
108km (67 miles) from Norwich