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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Cork is to bus and fly and train which costs €60 - €190 and takes 9h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oban to Cork is to bus and fly which takes 6h 46m and costs €75 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Cork?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban station to Cork. However, there are services departing from Oban Bus Station and arriving at Cork Alfred Street via Glasgow Buchanan, Europa Bus Centre and Aston Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 53m.

How far is it from Oban to Cork?

The distance between Oban and Cork is 671 km.

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

The best way to get from Oban to Cork without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 16h 40m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Oban to Cork, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oban to Cork bus from?

Oban to Cork bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Oban Bus Station.

Where does the Oban to Cork bus arrive?

Oban to Cork bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Buchanan Bus Stn station.

Where can I stay near Cork?

There are 302+ hotels available in Cork.

Oban to Cork - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, bus and ferry, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Oban to Cork by bus, plane, train, busferry, 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 Glasgow Airport, fly to Cork Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Oban Bus Station to Glasgow Airportbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane GLA - ORK
6h 46m
€76–209
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Cork Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Oban to Crianlarichtrain
2. Take the bus from Crianlarich to Edinburgh Airportbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane EDI - ORK
8h 19m
€63–213
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain 208 / ...
16h 40m
Bus, bus and ferry via Dublin
1. Take the bus from Oban Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stnbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus
4. Take the bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred Streetbus
16h 53m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Oban to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Corkcar
10h 6m
€125–224
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Oban Bus Station to Glasgow Airportbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane GLA - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain
9h 32m
€64–181
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Kerry Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Oban Bus Station to Glasgow Airportbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane GLA - KIR
3. Take the train from Killarney to Corktrain
11h 39m
€80–181
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Oban Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stnbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Glengall Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1bus 785
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Cork Alfred Streetbus 707
16h 55m

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

7Weekly Planes

2h 37mAverage Duration

€83Cheapest Price

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Distance: 670.6 km
Duration: 6h 46m

What companies run services between Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland and Cork, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Oban to Cork. However, you can take the bus to Glasgow Airport, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to Cork Airport (ORK), walk to Cork Airport, then take the line 225 bus to Eglinton Street. Alternatively, you can take a train from Oban to Cork via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast Great Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 16h 40m.

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