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

The cheapest way to get from Killarney to Oban is to fly and train which costs £70 - £200 and takes 9h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Killarney to Oban is to fly and train which takes 9h 42m and costs £70 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Killarney and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Killarney to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Killarney Mission Road and arriving at Station Road via Red Cow Luas, Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1, Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 18m.

How far is it from Killarney to Oban?

The distance between Killarney and Oban is 444 miles.

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

The best way to get from Killarney to Oban without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 17h 23m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 42m to get from Killarney to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Killarney to Oban bus from?

Killarney to Oban bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Killarney Mission Road station.

Where does the Killarney to Oban bus arrive?

Killarney to Oban bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Red Cow Luas station.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 395+ hotels available in Oban.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Killarney 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 Kerry Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane KIR - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
9h 42m
£74–197
Train to Cork Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Killarney to Corktrain
2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane ORK - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
10h 59m
£62–195
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Killarney to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
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
17h 23m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Killarney Mission Road to Red Cow Luasbus 300
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1 to Glengall Streetbus 785
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus 976
18h 18m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Killarney to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Obancar
11h 14m
£135–199
Fly Kerry Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane KIR - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
11h 18m
£78–190
Train to Cork Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Killarney to Corktrain
2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane ORK - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
10h 13m
£86–222
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Killarney 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
11h 17m
£71–194
Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Killarney Mission Road to Limerick Arthur's Quaybus
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SNN - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
11h 31m
£100–230
Bus, bus and ferry via Cork
1. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Station to Cork Bus Stationbus 40
2. Take the bus from Cork Alfred Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2bus
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Bus Stand 11bus X1 / ...
4. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
5. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus 976
19h 22m

Kerry Airport (KIR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

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Map of how to get from Killarney to Oban.

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Distance: 441.9 mi
Duration: 9h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Killarney to Oban. However, you can take the bus to Kerry Airport, walk to Kerry Airport (KIR) 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 Killarney to Oban via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, Belfast Great Central, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 17h 23m.

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