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

The cheapest way to get from Sheffield to Oban is to bus which costs £45 - £70 and takes 11h 21m.

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 21m and costs £80 - £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 Leeds City Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 46m.

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 Manchester Oxford Road, Preston and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.

How far is it from Sheffield to Oban?

The distance between Sheffield and Oban is 361 miles. The road distance is 328.3 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 via Preston which takes 8h 46m and costs £75 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 8h 46m 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 TransPennine Express, depart from Sheffield station.

Train or bus from Sheffield to Oban?

The best way to get from Sheffield to Oban is to train via Preston which takes 8h 46m and costs £75 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus via Leeds, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 10h 46m.

Where does the Sheffield to Oban bus arrive?

Sheffield to Oban bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the Sheffield to Oban train arrive?

Sheffield to Oban train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.

Can I drive from Sheffield to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Sheffield to Oban is 328 miles. It takes approximately 6h 21m to drive from Sheffield to Oban.

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

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Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 502+ hotels available in Oban.

Sheffield to Oban - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 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 via Preston
best
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Obantrain
8h 46m
£79–297
Bus via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 240 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus 976
10h 46m
£49–78
Drive 326.4 mi
1. Drive from Sheffield to Obancar 326.4 mi
6h 21m
£81–117
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 Low Level to Obantrain
7h 49m
£91–276
Train
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 8m
£157–460
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
£49–68
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 Low Level to Obantrain
8h 43m
£101–289
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Oban Bus Stationbus
9h 8m
£93–316
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Leicestertrain
2. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
3. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
4. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
5. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Obantrain
9h 26m
£99–219
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Obantrain
9h 53m
£142–379

Sheffield to Oban by train and foot

8Weekly Services

8h 46mAverage Duration

£79Cheapest Price

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Distance: 358.5 mi
Duration: 8h 46m

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

You can take a train from Sheffield to Oban via Manchester Oxford Road, Preston, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 8h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Station Road via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Leeds City Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 10h 46m.

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