How to travel from Peterborough to Oban, United Kingdom
The distance between Peterborough and Oban is around 668km (415 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 15m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Peterborough to Oban 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 Oban → Peterborough if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Stevenage then fly from London Luton (LTN) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Oban.
- Duration6h 60m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost£145($170)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Edinburgh and then to Oban.
- Duration7h 50m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£84($100)
Multiple train operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Sheffield then take the bus to Glasgow and then to Oban Station Road.
- Duration12h 30m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£64($76)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Peterborough and Oban
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Peterborough to Oban by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £64 ($76) and will take around 12h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £175 ($210).
The distance between Peterborough and Oban is around 668km (415 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 544km (338 miles)
It takes around 7h 50m to get from Peterborough and Oban by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Peterborough to Oban is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx £175 ($210).
The cheapest way to travel between Peterborough and Oban, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £64 ($76) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Peterborough and Oban. It typically takes around 7h 50m and departs once a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Peterborough to Oban. 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 50m.
LNER and First ScotRail Service run train services between Peterborough and Oban. Trains depart once a week and will take around 7h 50m, 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 Peterborough and Oban. We recommend that you take the train to Stevenage then fly from London Luton (LTN) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the bus to Oban Station Road. instead which will take 5h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Peterborough to Oban. We recommend that you take the train to Stansted Airport then fly from London Stansted (STN) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the bus to Oban Station Road. instead which will take 5h 25m.
The closest major airport to Oban is Tiree Airport (TRE) (TRE) which is approximately 86km (54 miles) from Oban. Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) 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 Peterborough and Oban. 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 Peterborough to Oban is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 50m and will usually cost around £84 ($100).
Compare travel optionsbetween Peterborough and Oban
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 6 similar | 6h 60m | £145($170) | once a week | 827km (514 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham New Street, plane | 7h 35m | £160($190) | once a week | 795km (494 miles) |
| Train to Stevenage, plane and bus | 5h 15m | £175($210) | once daily | 763km (474 miles) |
| Train to London Kings Cross, plane and bus | 5h 20m | £220($265) | once daily | 848km (527 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 25m | £140($165) | once daily | 793km (493 miles) |
| Train to London Kings Cross, plane and bus | 5h 50m | £240($285) | once daily | 849km (527 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham New Street, plane and bus | 6hrs | £130($155) | once daily | 723km (449 miles) |
Train | 7h 50m | £84($100) | once a week | 729km (453 miles) |
Train and Bus | 12h 30m | £64($76) | once daily | 759km (472 miles) |
Drive | 7h 10m | £115($135) | on demand | 668km (415 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Peterborough and Oban
Train operators
LNER
First ScotRail Service
East Midlands Railways
Thameslink
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airports near Oban
The following major airports near Oban offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Tiree Airport (TRE)
- Distance
- 86km (54 miles) from Oban
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
- Distance
- 89km (55 miles) from Oban
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
- Distance
- 141km (87 miles) from Oban