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 £35 - £75 and takes 12h 6m.

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 Station Road via Charlotte Street, Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 27m.

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 53m.

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 53m and costs £40 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 7h 53m 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 53m and costs £40 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus via Manchester, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 10h 27m.

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 494+ 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 53m
£42–175
Bus via Manchester
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus 976
10h 27m
£35–80
Drive 309 mi
1. Drive from Liverpool to Obancar 309 mi
5h 33m
£76–110
Fly Liverpool to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LPL - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
8h 11m
£74–229
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Stn to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 181
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus 976
12h 6m
£35–74
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
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 train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
8h 40m
£55–182
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
9h 36m
£66–205

Liverpool to Oban by train and foot

38Weekly Services

7h 53mAverage Duration

£42Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Liverpool to Oban.

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Distance: 320.2 mi
Duration: 7h 53m

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 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Station Road via Manchester Central Coach Station, Charlotte Street, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 10h 27m.

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