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

The cheapest way to get from Downpatrick to Oban is to fly and bus which costs £40 - £130 and takes 7h.

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

The fastest way to get from Downpatrick to Oban is to drive and car ferry which takes 6h 22m and costs £50 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Downpatrick and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Downpatrick to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Church Street and arriving at Oban Bus Station via Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.

How far is it from Downpatrick to Oban?

The distance between Downpatrick and Oban is 218 miles.

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

The best way to get from Downpatrick to Oban without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 11h 50m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Downpatrick to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Downpatrick to Oban bus from?

Downpatrick to Oban bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Downpatrick to Oban bus arrive?

Downpatrick to Oban bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 537+ hotels available in Oban.

Downpatrick to Oban - 10 ways to travel via train, line 215 bus, plane, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Downpatrick 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.

Line 215 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Church Street to Belfast Bedford Streetbus
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHD - GLA
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus
6h 33m
Fly Belfast International Airport to Glasgow Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BFS - GLA
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus
7h
£43–123
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Oban Bus Stationbus Ember
11h 50m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Downpatrick to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Obancar
6h 22m
£52–109
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Obantrain
8h 34m
£76–180
Fly Belfast International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Obantrain
9h 1m
£79–170
Bus, bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the bus from Downpatrick Bus Station to Newry Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Newry Bus Station to Dublin Airport T2bus
3. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane DUB - GLA
4. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus
9h 27m
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
12h 18m
Bus and ferry, bus via Road End
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Road Endbus 976
12h 28m
Bus and ferry, train via Ayr
1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Ayrbusferry 923
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Obantrain
12h 37m

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

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Map of how to get from Downpatrick to Oban.

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Distance: 216.8 mi
Duration: 6h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Downpatrick to Oban. However, you can take the line 215 bus to Belfast Bedford Street, walk to Wellington Place, take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) 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 Church Street to Oban Bus Station via Belfast Bedford Street, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, and Buchanan Bus Stn in around 11h 50m.

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