How to travel from Portsmouth to Oban, United Kingdom

The distance between Portsmouth and Oban is around 763km (474 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 45m.

11 routes found

We've found 11 different ways to get from Portsmouth 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.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Southampton (SOU) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the bus to Oban Station Road.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    £250($300)
Operated by

Multiple operators

5 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to London Waterloo then Glasgow Central and then to Oban.

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £235($275)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station then Buchanan Bus Station and then to Oban Station Road.

  • Duration15h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £52($61)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Oban.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Distance861km (535 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Portsmouth and Oban

There are several options for getting from Portsmouth to Oban by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £52 ($61) and will take around 15h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £250 ($300).

The distance between Portsmouth and Oban is around 763km (474 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 688km (427 miles)

It takes around 9h 25m to get from Portsmouth and Oban by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Portsmouth to Oban is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx £250 ($300).

The cheapest way to travel between Portsmouth and Oban, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £52 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Portsmouth and Oban. It typically takes around 9h 25m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Portsmouth to Oban. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Waterloo, Euston station, Glasgow Central and Dalmuir. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 9h 25m.

South Western Railway, Avanti West Coast, First ScotRail Service, Great Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Portsmouth and Oban. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 9h 25m, 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 Portsmouth and Oban. It typically takes around 15h 10m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Portsmouth to Oban. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station and Buchanan Bus Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 15h 10m.

National Express, Autokar Polska, Megabus UK, FlixBus and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Portsmouth and Oban. Buses run twice daily and take around 15h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Portsmouth to Oban. We recommend that you fly from Southampton (SOU) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the bus to Oban Station Road. instead which will take 4h 45m.

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 Portsmouth and Oban. The distance is around 861km (535 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Portsmouth to Oban is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 25m and will usually cost around £235 ($275).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Portsmouth and Oban

Transport options from Portsmouth to Oban
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 5 similar
4h 45m
£250($300)
once daily763km (474 miles)
Plane and Train6h 30m
£255($300)
once a week839km (521 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 40m
£130($150)
once daily833km (517 miles)
Train to Woking, plane and bus5h 55m
£250($295)
once daily805km (500 miles)
Train to London Waterloo, plane and bus5h 55m
£250($295)
once daily842km (523 miles)
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane and bus6h 40m
£130($155)
once daily830km (516 miles)
Train + 1 similar
9h 25m
£235($275)
4 times a day913km (568 miles)
Train via Bristol Temple Meads12h 60m
£270($320)
once a week1,082km (672 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
15h 10m
£52($61)
twice daily976km (606 miles)
Bus via Birmingham Brunel Street15h 30m
£66($78)
once daily933km (580 miles)
Drive
9h 10m
£150($175)
on demand861km (535 miles)

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Airports near Oban

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

TRE
Tiree Airport (TRE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
86km (54 miles) from Oban
GLA
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
International Airport
Distance
89km (55 miles) from Oban
EDI
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
International Airport
Distance
141km (87 miles) from Oban