How to travel from Reading to Oban, United Kingdom
The distance between Reading and Oban is around 774km (481 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 45m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Reading 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 → Reading if you're planning a return trip.
Train to London Paddington, plane
Take the train to London Paddington then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Oban.
- Duration6h 25m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost£255($300)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to London Paddington then Edinburgh and then to Oban.
- Duration8h 55m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£115($135)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Glasgow and then to Oban Station Road.
- Duration12h 5m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£38($45)
Multiple bus operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Reading and Oban
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Reading to Oban by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £38 ($45) and will take around 12h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £275 ($325).
The distance between Reading and Oban is around 774km (481 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 625km (388 miles)
It takes around 8h 55m to get from Reading and Oban by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Reading to Oban is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx £275 ($325).
The cheapest way to travel between Reading and Oban, 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 Reading and Oban. It typically takes around 8h 55m and departs once a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Reading to Oban. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station and Edinburgh. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 8h 55m.
Great Western Railway, Elizabeth Line, LNER, First ScotRail Service, CrossCountry and Avanti West Coast run train services between Reading and Oban. Trains depart once a week and will take around 8h 55m, 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 Reading and Oban. It typically takes around 12h 5m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Reading to Oban. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Heathrow Airport Heathrow Central Bus Stn and Glasgow. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 5m.
National Express and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Reading and Oban. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Reading to Oban. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then 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 Reading and Oban. The distance is around 774km (481 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Reading to Oban is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 55m and will usually cost around £115 ($135).
Compare travel optionsbetween Reading and Oban
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to London Paddington, plane + 6 similar | 6h 25m | £255($300) | once a week | 845km (525 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 6h 30m | £240($285) | once a week | 851km (529 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 45m | £275($325) | once daily | 795km (494 miles) |
| Train to London Paddington, plane and bus | 4h 45m | £260($310) | once daily | 778km (484 miles) |
| Train to London Paddington, plane and bus | 4h 55m | £230($270) | once daily | 788km (489 miles) |
| Train to London Paddington, plane and bus | 5h 15m | £200($235) | once daily | 774km (481 miles) |
| Train to Gatwick Airport, plane and bus | 5h 45m | £125($150) | once daily | 821km (510 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 8h 55m | £115($135) | once a week | 913km (567 miles) |
| Train via Birmingham New Street | 9h 40m | £215($255) | once a week | 853km (530 miles) |
Bus | 12h 5m | £38($45) | once daily | 857km (532 miles) |
Drive | 8h 20m | £135($160) | on demand | 774km (481 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Reading and Oban
Train operators
Elizabeth Line
LNER
First ScotRail Service
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