The distance between Oban and Southampton is around 733km (455 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 20m.
We've found 11 different ways to get from Oban to Southampton 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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Take the bus to Glasgow Airport Terminal Building then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Southampton (SOU).
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Take the train to Dalmuir then London Euston and then to Southampton Central.
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Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station then Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Southampton Coach Station Harbour Parade.
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There are several options for getting from Oban to Southampton by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £45 ($53) and will take around 12h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £245 ($285).
The distance between Oban and Southampton is around 733km (455 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 669km (416 miles)
It takes around 4h 20m to get from Oban and Southampton by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Oban to Southampton is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx £245 ($285).
The cheapest way to travel between Oban and Southampton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £45 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Oban and Southampton. It typically takes around 9h 10m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Oban to Southampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, London Euston and Waterloo station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9h 10m.
First ScotRail Service, Avanti West Coast, South Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Oban and Southampton. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 9h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Oban and Southampton. It typically takes around 12h 35m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Oban to Southampton. 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 35m.
Scottish Citylink, National Express, Megabus UK and FlixBus run regular bus services between Oban and Southampton. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oban to Southampton. We recommend that you take the bus to Glasgow Airport Terminal Building then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Southampton (SOU). instead which will take 4h 20m.
The closest major airport to Southampton is Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Southampton. 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Oban and Southampton. The distance is around 840km (522 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oban to Southampton is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around £245 ($285).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane + 5 similar | 4h 20m | £245($285) | once daily | 733km (455 miles) |
Train and Plane | 6h 10m | £245($290) | once a week | 809km (503 miles) |
Bus to Glasgow Airport, Terminal Building, plane and train | 5h 45m | £250($295) | once daily | 814km (506 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 5h 55m | £115($140) | once daily | 790km (491 miles) |
Bus to Glasgow Airport, Terminal Building, plane and train | 6h 5m | £220($260) | once daily | 840km (522 miles) |
Bus to Glasgow Airport, Terminal Building, plane and train | 6h 20m | £130($155) | once daily | 860km (534 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 9h 10m | £235($275) | twice daily | 924km (574 miles) |
Train via Edinburgh | 11hrs | £235($280) | once a week | 928km (577 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 12h 35m | £45($53) | once daily | 919km (571 miles) |
Bus via Buchanan Bus Station | 14h 20m | £66($78) | 3 times a week | 899km (559 miles) |
Drive | 8h 55m | £145($170) | on demand | 840km (522 miles) |
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