How to travel from Oban to Peterborough, United Kingdom

The distance between Oban and Peterborough is around 668km (415 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 20m.

11 routes found

We've found 11 different ways to get from Oban to Peterborough 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 PeterboroughOban 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 London Luton (LTN) then take the train to Peterborough.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    £165($195)
Operated by

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6 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Edinburgh and then to Peterborough.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    £84($100)
Operated by

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Sheffield Meadowhall then take the train to Peterborough.

  • Duration11h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £68($81)
Operated by

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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Peterborough.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Distance668km (415 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Oban and Peterborough

There are several options for getting from Oban to Peterborough by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £57 ($68) and will take around 12h 40m. 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 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £195 ($230).

The distance between Oban and Peterborough is around 668km (415 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 544km (338 miles)

It takes around 7h 55m to get from Oban and Peterborough by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Oban to Peterborough is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx £195 ($230).

The cheapest way to travel between Oban and Peterborough, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £57 ($68) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Oban and Peterborough. It typically takes around 7h 55m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Oban to Peterborough. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edinburgh. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 7h 55m.

First ScotRail Service and LNER run train services between Oban and Peterborough. Trains depart once a week and will take around 7h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Oban and Peterborough. We recommend that you take the bus to Glasgow Airport Terminal Building then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to London Luton (LTN) then take the train to Peterborough. instead which will take 5h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oban to Peterborough. We recommend that you take the bus to Glasgow Airport Terminal Building then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Peterborough. instead which will take 5h 35m.

The closest major airport to Peterborough is Cambridge Airport (CBG) (CBG) which is approximately 50km (31 miles) from Peterborough. London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) and East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) 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 Peterborough. The distance is around 668km (415 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oban to Peterborough is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 55m and will usually cost around £84 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Oban and Peterborough

Transport options from Oban to Peterborough
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 6 similar
7h 10m
£165($195)
once a week813km (505 miles)
Bus to Glasgow Airport, Terminal Building, plane and train5h 20m
£195($230)
once daily749km (465 miles)
Bus to Glasgow Airport, Terminal Building, plane and train5h 30m
£140($165)
once daily793km (493 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 35m
£220($265)
once daily847km (526 miles)
Bus to Glasgow Airport, Terminal Building, plane and train5h 55m
£240($285)
once daily848km (527 miles)
Bus to Glasgow Airport, Terminal Building, plane and train6hrs
£130($155)
once daily722km (449 miles)
Bus to Glasgow Airport, Terminal Building, plane and train6h 45m
£150($175)
once daily982km (610 miles)
Train
7h 55m
£84($100)
once a week729km (453 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
11h 10m
£68($81)
once daily784km (487 miles)
Bus to Buchanan Bus Station, train12h 40m
£57($68)
once daily757km (471 miles)
Drive
7h 10m
£115($135)
on demand668km (415 miles)

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Airports near Peterborough

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

CBG
Cambridge Airport (CBG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Peterborough
LTN
London Luton Airport (LTN)
International Airport
Distance
78km (48 miles) from Peterborough
EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Peterborough