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 - £150 and takes 9h 10m.

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 9h 2m and costs £75 - £200.

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 16h 6m.

How far is it from Limerick to Oban?

The distance between Limerick and Oban is 481 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 16h 6m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 2m 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 502+ 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 Cork Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
best
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 Terminal Building to Station Roadbus
9h 2m
£76–197
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus
cheapest
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 Terminal Building to Station Roadbus
9h 10m
£51–144
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 Station to Station Roadbus 976
16h 6m
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
£124–191
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
£67–229
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
£72–206
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 25m
£84–260
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, train 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 train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
17h 37m

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

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3h 5mAverage Duration

£66Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Limerick to Oban.

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Distance: 477.8 mi
Duration: 9h 2m

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, then take the bus to Station Road. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Station Road via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Europa Bus Centre, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 16h 6m.

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