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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Tarbert is to bus and fly and train which costs €65 - €190 and takes 12h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oban to Tarbert is to drive and car ferry which takes 10h 29m and costs €120 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Tarbert?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban station to Tarbert. However, there are services departing from Oban Bus Station and arriving at Tarbert via Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Station Stand 11, Dublin Airport Zone 10 and Limerick Colbert Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 39m.

How far is it from Oban to Tarbert?

The distance between Oban and Tarbert is 818 km.

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

The best way to get from Oban to Tarbert without a car is to bus and bus and ferry via Dublin Airport (DUB) which takes 18h 39m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 18h 39m to get from Oban to Tarbert, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oban to Tarbert bus from?

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

Where does the Oban to Tarbert bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Tarbert?

There are 133+ hotels available in Tarbert.

Oban to Tarbert - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, bus and ferry, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Oban to Tarbert by bus, busferry, train, car, car ferry, 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.

Bus, bus and ferry via Dublin Airport (DUB)
best
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 Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthur's Quaybus 712
5. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Tarbertbus 314
18h 39m
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train, bus
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 Limerick Junctiontrain
4. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Tarbertbus
12h 13m
€68–187
Train, bus and ferry, bus
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 Connolly to Kildaretrain 230 / ...
5. Take the train from Kildare to Limericktrain Re
6. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Tarbertbus 314
20h 34m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Oban to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Tarbertcar
10h 29m
€120–213
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Kerry Airport
1. Take the bus from Oban Bus Station to Glasgow Airportbus
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane GLA - KIR
12h 24m
€76–192
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 Grand Central Station to Burgh Quaybus 785
4. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Limerick Arthur's Quaybus 300
5. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Tarbertbus 314
19h 12m
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane EDI - SNN
4. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Tarbertbus
11h 49m
€117–318
Bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train, bus
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 Limerick Junctiontrain
4. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Tarbertbus
12h 21m
€97–241
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Cork Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airportbus
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane EDI - ORK
4. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain
5. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Tarbertbus
14h 16m
€107–287

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

17Weekly Planes

4h 42mAverage Duration

€33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 818.5 km
Duration: 18h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from Oban to Tarbert. However, you can take the bus to Buchanan Bus Stn, walk to Glasgow Buchanan, take the vehicle to Belfast, Europa Buscentre, walk to Grand Central Station Stand 11, take the bus to Dublin Airport T2, walk to Dublin Airport Zone 10, take the bus to Limerick Arthur's Quay, walk to Limerick Colbert Station, then take the bus to Tarbert. Alternatively, you can take a train from Oban to Tarbert via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast Great Central, Dublin Connolly, Kildare, Limerick, and Limerick Colbert Station in around 20h 34m.

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