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

The cheapest way to get from Limerick to Oban is to bus and fly and train which costs £60 - £190 and takes 9h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Limerick to Oban is to fly and bus and train which takes 9h 3m and costs £90 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Limerick and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Limerick to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Limerick Arthur's Quay and arriving at Station Road via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 37m.

How far is it from Limerick to Oban?

The distance between Limerick and Oban is 479 miles.

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

The best way to get from Limerick to Oban without a car is to train and bus and ferry and bus which takes 15h 36m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 17m to get from Limerick to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Limerick to Oban bus from?

Limerick to Oban bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Limerick Arthur's Quay station.

Where does the Limerick to Oban bus arrive?

Limerick to Oban bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 station.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 488+ hotels available in Oban.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Limerick to Oban by bus, plane, train, 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.

Bus to Cork Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Airport
2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)ORK - GLA
3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Public Toilets
4. Take the train from Crianlarich to Oban
9h 17m
£94–189
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)DUB - GLA
3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Public Toilets
4. Take the train from Crianlarich to Oban
9h 25m
£64–186
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Limerick to Dublin HeustonIc
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand CentralIc / ...
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Road976
15h 36m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Limerick to Belfast
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Oban
9h 54m
£119–176
Fly Shannon Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)SNN - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Police Station
3. Take the train from Crianlarich to Oban
9h 3m
£90–205
Bus to Cork Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Airport
2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)ORK - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Police Station
4. Take the train from Crianlarich to Oban
10h 6m
£64–184
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)DUB - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Police Station
4. Take the train from Crianlarich to Oban
10h 29m
£68–191
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2712
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centre
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Road976
15h 37m
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2712
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centre
3. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchanan923
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Oban
16h 27m
Bus, bus and ferry via Dublin
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Red Cow Luas300
2. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Bus Stand 11X1
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Road976
16h 44m

Cork Airport (ORK) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

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Distance: 476.6 mi
Duration: 9h 17m

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

There is no direct connection from Limerick to Oban. However, you can take the bus to Cork Airport, walk to Cork Airport (ORK) airport, fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, take the bus to Public Toilets, walk to Crianlarich, then take the train to Oban. Alternatively, you can take a train from Limerick to Station Road via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, Belfast Grand Central, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 15h 36m.

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