How to travel from Stoke on Trent to Oban, United Kingdom

The distance between Stoke on Trent and Oban is around 549km (341 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Stoke on Trent 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 ObanStoke on Trent if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Birmingham International then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Oban.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £140($165)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Haymarket and then to Oban.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    £140($165)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Manchester then Buchanan Bus Station and then to Oban Station Road.

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £43($51)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Oban.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Distance549km (341 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stoke on Trent and Oban

There are several options for getting from Stoke on Trent to Oban by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £43 ($51) and will take around 9h 25m. 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 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £110 ($130).

The distance between Stoke on Trent and Oban is around 549km (341 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 433km (269 miles)

It takes around 7h 20m to get from Stoke on Trent and Oban by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stoke on Trent to Oban is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx £110 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Stoke on Trent and Oban, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £43 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Stoke on Trent and Oban. It typically takes around 7h 20m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Stoke on Trent to Oban. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Crewe and Haymarket. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 7h 20m.

Avanti West Coast and First ScotRail Service run train services between Stoke on Trent and Oban. Trains depart once a week and will take around 7h 20m, 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 Stoke on Trent and Oban. It typically takes around 9h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Stoke on Trent to Oban. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Manchester and Buchanan Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 25m.

FlixBus, Megabus UK and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Stoke on Trent and Oban. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stoke on Trent to Oban. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham International then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the bus to Oban Station Road. instead which will take 5h 20m.

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 Stoke on Trent and Oban. The distance is around 549km (341 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stoke on Trent to Oban is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 20m and will usually cost around £140 ($165).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Stoke on Trent and Oban

Transport options from Stoke on Trent to Oban
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
6h 50m
£140($165)
once a week719km (447 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 20m
£110($130)
once daily646km (402 miles)
Train to Manchester Piccadilly, plane and bus6h 25m
£105($125)
twice daily754km (469 miles)
Train to Birmingham New Street, plane and bus6h 40m
£175($210)
once daily881km (548 miles)
Train
7h 20m
£140($165)
once a week631km (392 miles)
Bus
9h 25m
£43($51)
once daily592km (368 miles)
Drive
5h 55m
£95($115)
on demand549km (341 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