What is the cheapest way to get from Cork to Oban?

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Oban is to fly and bus and train which costs £50 - £190 and takes 9h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cork to Oban?

The fastest way to get from Cork to Oban is to fly and train which takes 8h 16m and costs £75 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Cork and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Cork to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Cork Alfred Street and arriving at Station Road via Dublin Airport T1, Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 5m.

How far is it from Cork to Oban?

The distance between Cork and Oban is 434 miles.

How do I travel from Cork to Oban without a car?

The best way to get from Cork to Oban without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 16h 50m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Cork to Oban?

It takes approximately 8h 16m to get from Cork to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cork to Oban bus from?

Cork to Oban bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Cork Alfred Street station.

Where does the Cork to Oban bus arrive?

Cork to Oban bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Dublin Airport Zone 10 station.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 497+ hotels available in Oban.

Cork to Oban - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus and ferry, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Cork to Oban by plane, train, busferry, bus, car, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Cork Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane ORK - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
8h 16m
£78–210
Fly Cork Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane ORK - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
9h 2m
£54–183
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain 205 / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
16h 50m
Bus, bus and ferry via Belfast
1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred Street to Dublin Airport Zone 10bus 707
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Bus Stand 11bus X1 / ...
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus 976
17h 5m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cork to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Obancar
10h 12m
£131–194
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane DUB - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
10h 44m
£68–181
Bus to Kerry Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Kerry Airportbus
2. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane KIR - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
11h 17m
£80–205
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane DUB - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
11h 45m
£80–214
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2bus
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus 976
17h 8m

Cork Airport (ORK) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

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3h 5mAverage Duration

£67Cheapest Price

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Distance: 431.3 mi
Duration: 8h 16m

What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Cork to Oban. However, you can take the line 225 bus to Cork Airport, walk to Cork Airport (ORK) airport, fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, take the line 500 bus to Renfield Street, walk to Glasgow Queen Street, then take the train to Oban. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cork to Oban via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, Belfast Great Central, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 16h 50m.

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