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

The cheapest way to get from Ireland to Oban is to fly and train which costs £45 - £160 and takes 8h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ireland to Oban is to drive and car ferry which takes 7h 34m and costs £95 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Ireland and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Ireland to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Westland Row and arriving at Station Road via Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 41m.

How far is it from Ireland to Oban?

The distance between Ireland and Oban is 270 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ireland to Oban without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 13h 41m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from Ireland to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ireland to Oban bus from?

Ireland to Oban bus services, operated by Dublin Express, depart from Westland Row station.

Where does the Ireland to Oban bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 498+ hotels available in Oban.

Ireland to Oban - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and bus and ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Ireland to Oban by train, plane, bus, busferry, 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.

Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
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1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHD - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
7h 53m
£61–189
Fly Dublin Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
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1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane DUB - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
8h 10m
£47–156
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Westland Row 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 41m
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
£96–143
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BFS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
8h 21m
£58–158
Fly Cork Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane ORK - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
8h 19m
£73–180
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
9h 22m
£66–151
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 to Obantrain
9h 11m
£58–179
Fly Cork Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
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 5m
£52–183
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
14h 13m
Bus, bus and ferry via The Gresham Hotel
1. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Europa Bus Centrebus
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus 976
14h 38m

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

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Distance: 268 mi
Duration: 7h 53m

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

There is no direct connection from Ireland to Oban. However, you can take the train to Belfast Great Central, walk to Grand Central Station Stand 10, 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 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 bus from Westland Row to Station Road via Glengall Street, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 13h 41m.

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