How to travel from Oban to Southampton, United Kingdom

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.

11 routes found

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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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Glasgow Airport Terminal Building then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Southampton (SOU).

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    £245($285)
Operated by

Multiple operators

5 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Dalmuir then London Euston and then to Southampton Central.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £235($275)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station then Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Southampton Coach Station Harbour Parade.

  • Duration12h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £45($53)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Southampton.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Distance840km (522 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Oban and Southampton

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Oban and Southampton

Transport options from Oban to Southampton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 5 similar
4h 20m
£245($285)
once daily733km (455 miles)
Train and Plane6h 10m
£245($290)
once a week809km (503 miles)
Bus to Glasgow Airport, Terminal Building, plane and train5h 45m
£250($295)
once daily814km (506 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 55m
£115($140)
once daily790km (491 miles)
Bus to Glasgow Airport, Terminal Building, plane and train6h 5m
£220($260)
once daily840km (522 miles)
Bus to Glasgow Airport, Terminal Building, plane and train6h 20m
£130($155)
once daily860km (534 miles)
Train + 1 similar
9h 10m
£235($275)
twice daily924km (574 miles)
Train via Edinburgh11hrs
£235($280)
once a week928km (577 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
12h 35m
£45($53)
once daily919km (571 miles)
Bus via Buchanan Bus Station14h 20m
£66($78)
3 times a week899km (559 miles)
Drive
8h 55m
£145($170)
on demand840km (522 miles)

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Airports near Southampton

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

SOU
Southampton Airport (SOU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Southampton
BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
33km (21 miles) from Southampton
LGW
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
International Airport
Distance
90km (56 miles) from Southampton