How to travel from Stratford-upon-Avon to Oban, United Kingdom

The distance between Stratford-upon-Avon and Oban is around 615km (382 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 25m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Stratford-upon-Avon 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 ObanStratford-upon-Avon if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the bus to Oban Station Road.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    £80($95)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Lancaster then Glasgow Central and then to Oban.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £150($180)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

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

  • Duration12h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £48($57)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Oban.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Distance671km (417 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stratford-upon-Avon and Oban

There are several options for getting from Stratford-upon-Avon to Oban by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £48 ($57) and will take around 12h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £80 ($95).

The distance between Stratford-upon-Avon and Oban is around 615km (382 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 529km (329 miles)

It takes around 8h 10m to get from Stratford-upon-Avon 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 Stratford-upon-Avon to Oban is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx £80 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Stratford-upon-Avon and Oban, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £48 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Stratford-upon-Avon and Oban. It typically takes around 8h 10m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Stratford-upon-Avon to Oban. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham Moor Street, Birmingham New Street, Lancaster, Glasgow Central and Dalmuir. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 8h 10m.

Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express Service, First ScotRail Service and CrossCountry run train services between Stratford-upon-Avon and Oban. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 8h 10m, 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 Stratford-upon-Avon and Oban. It typically takes around 12h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Stratford-upon-Avon to Oban. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Solihull Station Interchange, Digbeth Park St, Digbeth Hinckley St and Buchanan Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 10m.

FlixBus and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Stratford-upon-Avon and Oban. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stratford-upon-Avon to Oban. We recommend that you fly from Birmingham (BHX) 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 Stratford-upon-Avon and Oban. The distance is around 671km (417 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 Stratford-upon-Avon to Oban is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 10m and will usually cost around £150 ($180).

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Transport options from Stratford-upon-Avon to Oban
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 4 similar
5h 25m
£80($95)
once daily615km (382 miles)
Plane and Train6h 55m
£110($135)
once a week688km (427 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus6h 20m
£280($330)
once daily882km (548 miles)
Train to London Marylebone, plane and bus6h 35m
£215($255)
once daily868km (539 miles)
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane and bus6h 50m
£150($175)
once daily850km (528 miles)
Train + 1 similar
8h 10m
£150($180)
4 times a day663km (412 miles)
Train via Edinburgh9h 10m
£165($195)
once a week735km (457 miles)
Bus
12h 10m
£48($57)
once daily704km (438 miles)
Drive
7h 10m
£115($140)
on demand671km (417 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