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

The cheapest way to get from Donegal to Oban is to bus and train and fly which costs £60 - £160 and takes 10h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Donegal to Oban is to drive and car ferry which takes 7h 45m and costs £75 - £320.

Is there a direct bus between Donegal and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Donegal to Oban. However, there are services departing from Donegal and arriving at Highland Theatre via Foyle Street Bus Station, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station and Road End. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 2m.

How far is it from Donegal to Oban?

The distance between Donegal and Oban is 271 miles.

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

The best way to get from Donegal to Oban without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 15h 2m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 6m to get from Donegal to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Donegal to Oban bus from?

Donegal to Oban bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Donegal station.

Where does the Donegal to Oban bus arrive?

Donegal to Oban bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Ulsterbus Depot station.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 534+ hotels available in Oban.

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

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

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

Bus to City Of Derry Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depotbus
2. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LDY - GLA
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus
8h 6m
£92–239
Bus, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depotbus
2. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Antrimtrain
3. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BFS - GLA
4. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus
10h 16m
£60–156
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depotbus 64
2. Take the bus from Foyle Street Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 7bus 212 / ...
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Road Endbus 976
15h 2m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Donegal to Larnecar
2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Obancar
7h 45m
£76–319
Bus to Donegal Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Donegal to An Clochán Liathbus
2. Fly from Donegal Airport (CFN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane CFN - GLA
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus
9h 25m
£109–227
Bus, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depotbus
2. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Lanyon Placetrain
3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHD - GLA
4. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus
10h 20m
£70–194
Bus to City Of Derry Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depotbus
2. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LDY - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Obantrain
9h 55m
£87–376
Bus, train, bus and ferry via Belfast
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depotbus 64
2. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Yorkgatetrain
3. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Obantrain
15h 39m
Bus, train, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depotbus 64
2. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry 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 7m

City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

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Distance: 269.7 mi
Duration: 8h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Donegal to Oban. However, you can take the bus to Ulsterbus Depot, take the line 234 bus to City of Derry Airport, walk to City Of Derry Airport (LDY) airport, fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Glasgow Airport, then take the bus to Oban Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Donegal to Highland Theatre via Foyle Street Bus Station, Grand Central Station Stand 7, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, and Road End in around 15h 2m.

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