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 £55 - £170 and takes 9h 55m.

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 30m and costs £80 - £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 16h 6m.

How far is it from Limerick to Oban?

The distance between Limerick and Oban is 473 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 16h 6m 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 498+ hotels available in Oban.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Limerick to Oban by bus, busferry, train, car, car ferry, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, bus and ferry
best
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
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
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 train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
9h 55m
£57–168
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 25m
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
£119–175
Bus to Cork Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
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 train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
9h 47m
£82–191
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 to Obantrain
16h 28m
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 Station to Station Roadbus 976
17h 24m
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 to Obantrain
10h 33m
£61–194
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 to Obantrain
10h 56m
£68–191
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 to Obantrain
9h 30m
£84–205

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

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3h 5mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 470.7 mi
Duration: 16h 6m

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, take the bus to Europa Bus Centre, walk to Belfast, Europa Buscentre, take the vehicle to Glasgow Buchanan, walk to Buchanan Bus Station, then take the bus to Station Road. Alternatively, you can take a train from Limerick to Oban via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, Belfast Great Central, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 16h 25m.

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