How to travel from Oban to Windsor, United Kingdom

The distance between Oban and Windsor is around 719km (447 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 30m.

11 routes found

We've found 11 different ways to get from Oban to Windsor 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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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Glasgow Airport Terminal Building then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to London Heathrow (LHR).

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    £235($280)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Dalmuir and then to London Euston.

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £205($245)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Heathrow Airport London T23.

  • Duration11h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £38($45)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Windsor.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Distance793km (493 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Oban and Windsor

There are several options for getting from Oban to Windsor by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £38 ($45) and will take around 11h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £235 ($280).

The distance between Oban and Windsor is around 719km (447 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 634km (394 miles)

It takes around 8h 45m to get from Oban and Windsor 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 Windsor is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx £235 ($280).

The cheapest way to travel between Oban and Windsor, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £38 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Oban and Windsor. It typically takes around 8h 45m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Oban to Windsor. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, London Euston and Vauxhall station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 45m.

First ScotRail Service, Avanti West Coast and LNER run train services between Oban and Windsor. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 8h 45m, 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 Windsor. It typically takes around 11h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Oban to Windsor. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Buchanan Bus Station, Heathrow Airport London T23 and Slough Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 20m.

Scottish Citylink and National Express run regular bus services between Oban and Windsor. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 20m 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 Windsor. 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 Windsor & Eton Riverside. instead which will take 5h 35m.

The closest major airport to Windsor is Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Windsor. London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) and London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) 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 Windsor. The distance is around 793km (493 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 Windsor is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 45m and will usually cost around £205 ($245).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Oban and Windsor

Transport options from Oban to Windsor
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 6 similar
4h 30m
£235($280)
once daily719km (447 miles)
Bus to Glasgow Airport, Terminal Building, Fly5h 30m
£125($150)
once daily811km (504 miles)
Bus to Glasgow Airport, Terminal Building, Fly5h 55m
£125($145)
once daily785km (488 miles)
Train and Plane6h 25m
£230($270)
once a week787km (489 miles)
Bus to Glasgow Airport, Terminal Building, plane and train5h 20m
£285($340)
once daily827km (514 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 35m
£225($265)
once daily765km (475 miles)
Bus to Glasgow Airport, Terminal Building, plane and train5h 35m
£185($220)
once daily742km (461 miles)
Train + 1 similar
8h 45m
£205($245)
twice daily839km (521 miles)
Train via Edinburgh9h 30m
£110($130)
once a week897km (558 miles)
Bus
11h 20m
£38($45)
once daily822km (511 miles)
Drive
8h 25m
£135($160)
on demand793km (493 miles)

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Airports near Windsor

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

LHR
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Windsor
LCY
London City Airport (LCY)
International Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Windsor
LTN
London Luton Airport (LTN)
International Airport
Distance
47km (29 miles) from Windsor