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

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Oban is to fly and bus which costs £40 - £130 and takes 6h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Oban is to fly and bus which takes 6h 59m and costs £40 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Dublin and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Dublin to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Custom House Quay and arriving at Station Road via Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 31m.

How far is it from Dublin to Oban?

The distance between Dublin and Oban is 282 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dublin to Oban without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 13h 26m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Dublin to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dublin to Oban bus from?

Dublin to Oban bus services, operated by Dublin Express, depart from Custom House Quay station.

Where does the Dublin to Oban bus arrive?

Dublin to Oban bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Glengall Street station.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 502+ hotels available in Oban.

Dublin to Oban - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and bus and ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Dublin to Oban by plane, bus, train, busferry, ferry, 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 Dublin Airport to Glasgow Airport, bus
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1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane DUB - GLA
2. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Station Roadbus
6h 59m
£42–126
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
13h 26m
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Obantrain
14h 11m
£202–399
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dublin to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Obancar
7h 34m
£102–159
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHD - GLA
3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Station Roadbus
8h 9m
£61–173
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BFS - GLA
3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Station Roadbus
8h 37m
£57–142
Fly Dublin Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane DUB - 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
£63–193
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Obantrain
9h 44m
£75–185
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Custom House Quay to Glengall Streetbus 785
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus 976
13h 31m
Bus, bus and ferry via Dublin Busaras Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus X1
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus 976
13h 56m

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

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Distance: 280.8 mi
Duration: 6h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Oban. However, you can take the bus to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, then take the bus to Station Road. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dublin Connolly to Oban via Belfast Great Central, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 13h 26m.

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