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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Killarney is to bus and fly which costs €70 - €170 and takes 9h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oban to Killarney is to bus and fly and train which takes 9h 4m and costs €85 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Killarney?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban station to Killarney. However, there are services departing from Oban Bus Station and arriving at Killarney Mission Road via Glasgow Buchanan, Glengall Street and Burgh Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 25m.

How far is it from Oban to Killarney?

The distance between Oban and Killarney is 688 km.

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

The best way to get from Oban to Killarney without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 17h 32m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 20m to get from Oban to Killarney, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oban to Killarney bus from?

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

Where does the Oban to Killarney bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Killarney?

There are 459+ hotels available in Killarney.

Oban to Killarney - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and bus and ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Oban to Killarney 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 Kerry Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Oban Bus Station to Glasgow Airportbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane GLA - KIR
9h 20m
€71–168
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
cheapest
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 Killarneytrain
10h 24m
€67–191
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 Killarneytrain Ic
17h 32m
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 Burgh Quaybus 785
4. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Killarney Mission Roadbus 300
18h 25m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Oban to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Killarneycar
11h 8m
€129–224
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Oban Bus Station to Glasgow Airportbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane GLA - ORK
3. Take the train from Cork to Killarneytrain
9h 4m
€85–222
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Kerry Airport
1. Take the train from Oban to Crianlarichtrain
2. Take the bus from Crianlarich to Edinburgh Airportbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane EDI - KIR
10h 43m
€89–213
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Cork Airport
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
4. Take the train from Cork to Killarneytrain
10h 37m
€72–227
Bus, bus and ferry via Cork
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
5. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Killarney Bus Stationbus 40
19h 28m

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kerry Airport (KIR) flights

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5h 37mAverage Duration

€29Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Oban to Killarney.

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Distance: 687.6 km
Duration: 9h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Oban to Killarney. However, you can take the bus to Glasgow Airport, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to Kerry Airport (KIR), walk to Kerry Airport, then take the bus to Killarney Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Oban to Killarney via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast Great Central, Dublin Connolly, Connolly, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 17h 32m.

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