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

The cheapest way to get from Sheffield to Oban is to bus via Meadowhall Interchange/B1 which costs £30 - £80 and takes 12h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sheffield to Oban is to drive which takes 6h 20m and costs £75 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Sheffield and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Sheffield to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Sheffield Interchange/E2 and arriving at Station Road via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Sheffield and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Sheffield to Oban. However, there are services departing from Sheffield and arriving at Oban via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.

How far is it from Sheffield to Oban?

The distance between Sheffield and Oban is 410 miles. The road distance is 328.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sheffield to Oban without a car is to train which takes 9h 9m and costs £90 - £140.

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

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

Where do I catch the Sheffield to Oban bus from?

Sheffield to Oban bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sheffield Interchange/E2 station.

Where do I catch the Sheffield to Oban train from?

Sheffield to Oban train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Sheffield station.

Train or bus from Sheffield to Oban?

The best way to get from Sheffield to Oban is to train which takes 9h 9m and costs £90 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £75 and takes 11h 21m.

Where does the Sheffield to Oban bus arrive?

Sheffield to Oban bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Sheffield to Oban train arrive?

Sheffield to Oban train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Sheffield to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Sheffield to Oban is 328 miles. It takes approximately 6h 20m to drive from Sheffield to Oban.

How do I get a train ticket from Sheffield to Oban?

Book your Sheffield to Oban train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 498+ hotels available in Oban.

Sheffield to Oban - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Sheffield 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 Sheffield to Glasgow Centraltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
9h 9m
£93–140
Bus via Meadowhall Interchange/B1
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk010 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus 976
12h 32m
£30–76
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 180
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus 976
11h 21m
£48–72
Drive 326.5 mi
1. Drive from Sheffield to Obancar 326.5 mi
6h 20m
£78–113
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sheffield 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
7h 57m
£64–195
Train via Warrington
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Warrington Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
9h 16m
£44–214
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Sheffield 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
8h 53m
£76–213
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
8h 52m
£85–248
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
9h 30m
£126–405

Sheffield to Oban by train and foot

14Weekly Services

9h 9mAverage Duration

£93Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 408 mi
Duration: 9h 9m

What companies run services between Sheffield, England and Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland?

You can take a train from Sheffield to Oban via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 9h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Station Road via Buchanan Bus Station in around 11h 21m.

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