How to travel from Wells to Oban, United Kingdom

The distance between Wells and Oban is around 699km (434 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Wells to Oban by bus, car, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Bristol (BRS) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the bus to Oban Station Road.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £90($105)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Dunbar Asda Spott Rd then Edinburgh Princes Street and then to Oban Station Road.

  • Duration11h 45m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    £60($71)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Oban.

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Distance781km (485 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wells and Oban

There are several options for getting from Wells to Oban by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £41 ($48) and will take around 13h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £90 ($105).

The distance between Wells and Oban is around 699km (434 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 608km (378 miles)

It takes around 11h 45m to get from Wells and Oban by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Wells to Oban is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx £90 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Wells and Oban, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £41 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Wells and Oban. We recommend that you fly from Bristol (BRS) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the bus to Oban Station Road. instead which will take 5h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Wells and Oban. It typically takes around 11h 45m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Wells to Oban. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cabot Circus Bond Street, Dunbar Asda Spott Rd and Edinburgh Princes Street. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 11h 45m.

Megabus UK, East Coast Buses, Scottish Citylink and National Express run regular bus services between Wells and Oban. Buses run twice a week and take around 11h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wells to Oban. We recommend that you fly from Bristol (BRS) 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 Wells and Oban. The distance is around 781km (485 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wells to Oban is to take the bus which takes, on average, 11h 45m and will usually cost around £60 ($71).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Wells and Oban

Transport options from Wells to Oban
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 3 similar
5h 20m
£90($105)
once daily699km (434 miles)
Plane and Train6h 55m
£130($150)
once a week785km (488 miles)
Train and Plane7h 40m
£265($310)
once a week921km (572 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus6hrs
£245($290)
once daily844km (525 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
11h 45m
£60($71)
twice a week907km (563 miles)
Bus via Birmingham Coach Station, Digbeth13h 50m
£41($48)
once daily838km (521 miles)
Drive
8h 30m
£135($160)
on demand781km (485 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