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 which costs £50 - £140 and takes 8h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Limerick to Oban is to bus and fly which takes 8h 48m and costs £70 - £190.

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 Oban Bus Station via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 50m.

How far is it from Limerick to Oban?

The distance between Limerick and Oban is 402 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 bus and bus and ferry which takes 15h 50m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 51m 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 303+ 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, busferry, train, 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 Dublin Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
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1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane DUB - GLA
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus
8h 51m
£51–139
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2bus 712
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Oban Bus Stationbus
15h 50m
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Limerick 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
16h 24m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Limerick to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Obancar
9h 56m
£96–171
Bus to Cork Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Airportbus
2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane ORK - GLA
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus
8h 48m
£71–187
Fly Shannon Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SNN - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Obantrain
9h 20m
£89–255
Bus to Cork Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Henry Street to Cork Airportbus
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 Low Level to Obantrain
10h 28m
£82–234
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 2bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane DUB - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Obantrain
10h 51m
£88–221
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2bus 712
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
3. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Obantrain
16h 17m
Bus, bus and ferry via Dublin
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Bachelors Walkbus 300
2. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus X1
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Oban Bus Stationbus
17h 9m

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

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 400.1 mi
Duration: 8h 51m

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 Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) 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 Limerick Arthur's Quay to Oban Bus Station via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Europa Bus Centre, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, and Buchanan Bus Stn in around 15h 50m.

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