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

The cheapest way to get from Tralee to Oban is to fly and train which costs £65 - £190 and takes 9h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tralee to Oban is to fly and train which takes 9h 50m and costs £65 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Tralee and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Tralee to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Tralee Prince's Street and arriving at Station Road via Red Cow Luas, Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1, Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 18m.

How far is it from Tralee to Oban?

The distance between Tralee and Oban is 449 miles.

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

The best way to get from Tralee to Oban without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 18h 3m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 50m to get from Tralee to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tralee to Oban bus from?

Tralee to Oban bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Tralee Prince's Street station.

Where does the Tralee to Oban bus arrive?

Tralee to Oban bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Red Cow Luas station.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 499+ hotels available in Oban.

Tralee to Oban - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus and ferry, bus

There are 10 ways to get from Tralee to Oban by plane, train, busferry, bus, 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.

Fly Kerry Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane KIR - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
9h 50m
£70–182
Train to Cork Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Tralee to Corktrain
2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane ORK - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
11h 36m
£65–198
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Tralee to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
18h 3m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Tralee Prince's Street to Red Cow Luasbus 300
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1 to Glengall Streetbus 785
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus 976
18h 18m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Tralee to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Obancar
11h 5m
£128–196
Fly Kerry Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane KIR - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
11h 26m
£79–175
Train to Cork Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Tralee to Corktrain
2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane ORK - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
10h 50m
£89–225
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Tralee to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane DUB - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
11h 57m
£72–188
Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Tralee Prince's Street to Limerick Arthur's Quaybus
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SNN - EDI
3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
11h 35m
£98–229
Bus, bus and ferry via Limerick
1. Take the bus from Tralee Bus Station to Limerick Colbert Stationbus 13
2. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Zone 10bus 712
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus X1 / ...
4. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
5. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus 976
19h 33m

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

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3h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 446.8 mi
Duration: 9h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from Tralee to Oban. However, you can take the bus to Kerry Airport, walk to Kerry Airport (KIR) airport, fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, take the line 500 bus to Renfield Street, walk to Glasgow Queen Street, then take the train to Oban. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tralee to Oban via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, Belfast Great Central, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 18h 3m.

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