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

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Oban is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 10h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Liverpool to Oban is to drive which takes 5h 30m and costs £75 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Liverpool and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Liverpool to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Leeds Street and arriving at Station Road via Leicester Street, Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Liverpool and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Oban. However, there are services departing from Liverpool Lime Street and arriving at Oban via Preston and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.

How far is it from Liverpool to Oban?

The distance between Liverpool and Oban is 322 miles. The road distance is 310.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Liverpool to Oban without a car is to train which takes 7h 52m and costs £40 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 7h 52m to get from Liverpool to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Oban bus from?

Liverpool to Oban bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Oban train from?

Liverpool to Oban train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train or bus from Liverpool to Oban?

The best way to get from Liverpool to Oban is to train which takes 7h 52m and costs £40 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 10h 33m.

Where does the Liverpool to Oban bus arrive?

Liverpool to Oban bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Liverpool to Oban train arrive?

Liverpool to Oban train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Liverpool to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Liverpool to Oban is 311 miles. It takes approximately 5h 30m to drive from Liverpool to Oban.

How do I get a train ticket from Liverpool to Oban?

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Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 482+ hotels available in Oban.

Liverpool to Oban - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Liverpool to Oban by train, bus, car, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Preston
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Oban
7h 52m
£44–174
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationUk030
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Road976
10h 33m
£32–57
Drive 309 mi
1. Drive from Liverpool to Oban309 mi
5h 30m
£76–109
Fly Liverpool to Glasgow Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LPL - GLA
2. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Public Toilets
3. Take the train from Crianlarich to Oban
7h 43m
£80–227
Bus via Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Preston Coach Station to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 57megabus M11
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Road976
11h 11m
£35–51
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Public Toilets
4. Take the train from Crianlarich to Oban
8h 13m
£60–182
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Oban
9h 26m
£68–202

Liverpool to Oban by train and foot

43Weekly Services

7h 52mAverage Duration

£44Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Liverpool to Oban.

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Distance: 320.1 mi
Duration: 7h 52m

What companies run services between Liverpool, England and Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland?

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Oban via Preston, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leeds Street to Station Road via Leicester Street, Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 10h 33m.

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