How to travel from Belfast to Oban, United Kingdom
The distance between Belfast and Oban is around 337km (209 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 20m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Belfast to Oban by ferry, bus, 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 → Belfast if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Oban.
- Duration4h 20m
- Flight time45min
- Typical cost£88($105)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Cairnryan then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Oban Station Road.
- Duration7h 50m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost£41($48)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry, Bus and Train
Take a ferry to Cairnryan then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station then take the train to Oban.
- Duration8hrs
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£45($53)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Oban.
- Duration5h 55m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£48($57)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Belfast and Oban
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Belfast to Oban by ferry, bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which costs around £37 ($44) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £88 ($105).
The distance between Belfast and Oban is around 337km (209 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 204km (127 miles)
It takes around 7h 50m to get from Belfast and Oban by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Belfast to Oban is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx £88 ($105).
The cheapest way to travel between Belfast and Oban is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £37 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Belfast and Oban. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Oban. instead which will take 4h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Belfast and Oban. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Oban. instead which will take 4h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Belfast to Oban. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Oban. instead which will take 4h 20m.
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 Belfast to Oban. We recommend that you take a ferry to Cairnryan then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Oban Station Road. instead which will take 7h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Belfast to Oban is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 50m and will usually cost around £41 ($48).
Compare travel optionsbetween Belfast and Oban
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 3 similar | 4h 20m | £88($105) | twice daily | 337km (209 miles) |
| Fly to Glasgow (GLA), Train | 4h 50m | £74($87) | twice daily | 373km (232 miles) |
| Fly to Edinburgh (EDI), Train | 5h 25m | £100($120) | once a week | 453km (281 miles) |
| Fly to Edinburgh (EDI), Train | 5h 50m | £105($125) | once a week | 493km (306 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 7h 50m | £41($48) | every 20 mins | 374km (233 miles) |
| Ferry to Cairnryan, bus | 9hrs | £38($45) | every 20 mins | 383km (238 miles) |
Ferry, Bus and Train + 1 similar | 8hrs | £45($53) | twice daily | 370km (230 miles) |
| Ferry to Cairnryan, bus and train | 8hrs | £37($44) | once daily | 370km (230 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 5h 55m | £48($57) | every 4 hours | 353km (219 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Belfast and Oban
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Dodds of Troon
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