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 £40 - £80 and takes 10h 44m.

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 33m 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 Liverpool, Liverpool One and arriving at Oban Bus Station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 44m.

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 50m.

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 50m and costs £85 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 7h 50m 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 National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One 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 50m and costs £85 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 10h 44m.

Where does the Liverpool to Oban bus arrive?

Liverpool to Oban bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach 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 33m 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 534+ 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 Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
7h 50m
£87–220
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgowbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Oban Bus Stationbus
10h 44m
£44–77
Drive 309 mi
1. Drive from Liverpool to Obancar 309 mi
5h 33m
£76–110
Fly from Liverpool, bus
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LPL - GLA
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus
7h 34m
£59–169
Train via Wigan North Western
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
7h 57m
£117–219
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Stirlingtrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 978
9h 38m
£66–120
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus
7h 36m
£69–182

Liverpool to Oban by train and foot

32Weekly Services

7h 50mAverage Duration

£87Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Liverpool to Oban.

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Distance: 320.2 mi
Duration: 7h 50m

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 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Oban Bus Station via Manchester Central Coach Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Glasgow, and Buchanan Bus Stn in around 10h 44m.

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