How to travel from Armagh to Oban, United Kingdom
The distance between Armagh and Oban is around 404km (251 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 35m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Armagh to Oban by bus, ferry, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Oban → Armagh if you're planning a return trip.
Bus, Plane and Train
Take the bus to Belfast Europa Bus Centre then fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Oban.
- Duration5h 35m
- Flight time45min
- Typical cost£95($115)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Belfast Europa Bus Centre then take a ferry to Cairnryan then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Oban Station Road.
- Duration8h 60m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost£48($57)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus, Ferry and Train
Take the bus to Belfast Europa Bus Centre then take a ferry to Cairnryan then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station then take the train to Oban.
- Duration9h 10m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£52($62)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Belfast then take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Oban.
- Duration6h 40m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£59($70)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Armagh and Oban
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Armagh to Oban by bus, ferry, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £38 ($45) and will take around 9h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £95 ($115).
The distance between Armagh and Oban is around 404km (251 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 246km (153 miles)
It takes around 8h 60m to get from Armagh and Oban by bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Armagh to Oban is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 35m and will set you back approx £95 ($115).
The cheapest way to travel between Armagh and Oban is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £38 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Armagh and Oban. We recommend that you take the bus to Belfast Europa Bus Centre then fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Oban. instead which will take 5h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Armagh and Oban. We recommend that you take the bus to Belfast Europa Bus Centre then fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Oban. instead which will take 5h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Armagh to Oban. We recommend that you take the bus to Belfast Europa Bus Centre then fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Oban. instead which will take 5h 35m.
The closest major airport to Oban is Tiree Airport (TRE) (TRE) which is approximately 86km (54 miles) from Oban. Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Armagh to Oban. We recommend that you take the bus to Belfast Europa Bus Centre then take a ferry to Cairnryan then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Oban Station Road. instead which will take 8h 60m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Armagh to Oban is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 8h 60m and will usually cost around £48 ($57).
Compare travel optionsbetween Armagh and Oban
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus, Plane and Train + 4 similar | 5h 35m | £95($115) | twice daily | 404km (251 miles) |
| Bus to Dublin Airport, plane and train | 5h 55m | £67($79) | twice daily | 583km (362 miles) |
| Bus to Belfast Europa Bus Centre, plane and train | 6h 5m | £81($95) | twice daily | 439km (273 miles) |
| Bus to Belfast Europa Bus Centre, plane and train | 6h 40m | £115($135) | once a week | 520km (323 miles) |
| Bus to Belfast Europa Bus Centre, plane and train | 7hrs | £110($130) | once a week | 559km (348 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 8h 60m | £48($57) | every 20 mins | 440km (274 miles) |
| Bus to Belfast Europa Bus Centre, ferry | 9h 35m | £38($45) | once daily | 439km (273 miles) |
Bus, Ferry and Train | 9h 10m | £52($62) | twice daily | 435km (271 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 6h 40m | £59($70) | every 4 hours | 418km (259 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Armagh and Oban
Bus companies
Translink UK
Scottish Citylink
Dodds of Troon
Stagecoach West Scotland
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
Stena Line
Airports near Oban
The following major airports near Oban offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Tiree Airport (TRE)
- Distance
- 86km (54 miles) from Oban
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
- Distance
- 89km (55 miles) from Oban
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
- Distance
- 141km (87 miles) from Oban