The distance between Skegness and Oban is around 662km (411 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 60m.
We've found 9 different ways to get from Skegness 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 → Skegness if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Grantham and then to Stevenage then fly from London Luton (LTN) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Oban.
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Take the train to Grantham, Doncaster then Edinburgh and then to Oban.
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Take the bus to Hull then Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and then to Oban Station Road.
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There are several options for getting from Skegness to Oban by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £60 ($71) and will take around 10hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 6h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £195 ($230).
The distance between Skegness and Oban is around 662km (411 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 520km (323 miles)
It takes around 8h 55m to get from Skegness and Oban by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Skegness to Oban is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 60m and will set you back approx £195 ($230).
The cheapest way to travel between Skegness and Oban, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £60 ($71) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Skegness and Oban. It typically takes around 8h 55m and departs once a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Skegness to Oban. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Grantham, Doncaster and Edinburgh. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 8h 55m.
East Midlands Railways, LNER, Hull Trains and First ScotRail Service run train services between Skegness 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.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Skegness and Oban. It typically takes around 10hrs and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Skegness to Oban. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Interchange Shelter, Central Bus Station, Hull and Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 10hrs.
National Express, Megabus UK and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Skegness and Oban. Buses run twice a week and take around 10hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Skegness to Oban. We recommend that you take the train to Nottingham and then to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the bus to Oban Station Road. instead which will take 7h 40m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Skegness and Oban. The distance is around 662km (411 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Skegness to Oban is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 55m and will usually cost around £100 ($115).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 5 similar | 8h 40m | £170($205) | once a week | 967km (601 miles) |
Train to Grantham, plane | 8h 45m | £185($220) | once a week | 992km (616 miles) |
Train to Grantham, plane and bus | 6h 60m | £195($230) | once daily | 903km (561 miles) |
Train to Grantham, plane and bus | 7h 5m | £240($285) | once daily | 987km (613 miles) |
Train to Grantham, plane and bus | 7h 10m | £175($205) | once daily | 933km (580 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 7h 40m | £145($175) | once daily | 796km (494 miles) |
Train | 8h 55m | £100($115) | once a week | 776km (482 miles) |
Bus | 10hrs | £60($71) | twice a week | 730km (454 miles) |
Drive | 7h 20m | £115($135) | on demand | 662km (411 miles) |
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The following major airports near Oban offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.