The distance between Swansea and Oban is around 766km (476 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 60m.
We've found 9 different ways to get from Swansea 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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Take the train to Bridgend then fly from Cardiff (CWL) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Oban.
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Take the bus to Cardiff Coach Station Sophia Gardens, Abington then Buchanan Bus Station and then to Oban Station Road.
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Take the train to Crewe then Haymarket and then to Oban.
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There are several options for getting from Swansea to Oban by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £44 ($52) and will take around 14h 40m. 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 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £140 ($165).
The distance between Swansea and Oban is around 766km (476 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 543km (337 miles)
It takes around 10h 35m to get from Swansea and Oban by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Swansea to Oban is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 60m and will set you back approx £140 ($165).
The cheapest way to travel between Swansea and Oban, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £44 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Swansea and Oban. It typically takes around 10h 35m and departs once a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Swansea 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 10h 35m.
Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and First ScotRail Service run train services between Swansea and Oban. Trains depart once a week and will take around 10h 35m, 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 Swansea and Oban. It typically takes around 10h 15m and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Swansea to Oban. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cardiff Coach Station Sophia Gardens, Cathays Park Park Place Stop RB, Cathays Park University RE, Abington and Buchanan Bus Station. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 10h 15m.
National Express, Megabus UK, Stagecoach West Scotland and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Swansea and Oban. Buses run once a week and take around 10h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swansea to Oban. We recommend that you take the train to Cardiff Central and then to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the bus to Oban Station Road. instead which will take 5h 60m.
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 Swansea and Oban. The distance is around 766km (476 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swansea to Oban is to take the train which takes, on average, 10h 35m and will usually cost around £235 ($280).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Bridgend, plane + 4 similar | 6h 35m | £280($335) | once a week | 807km (501 miles) |
Train and Plane | 7h 35m | £180($210) | once a week | 887km (551 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 60m | £140($165) | once daily | 801km (498 miles) |
Train to Bristol Parkway, plane and bus | 7hrs | £160($190) | once daily | 836km (520 miles) |
Train to Bristol Parkway, plane and bus | 7h 10m | £350($415) | once daily | 986km (613 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 10h 15m | £65($77) | once a week | 863km (536 miles) |
Bus via Birmingham Coach Station, Digbeth | 14h 40m | £44($52) | once daily | 907km (564 miles) |
Train | 10h 35m | £235($280) | once a week | 903km (561 miles) |
Drive | 8h 45m | £135($155) | on demand | 766km (476 miles) |
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Aer Lingus
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The following major airports near Oban offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.