The distance between Blackpool and Oban is around 465km (289 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 5m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Blackpool to Oban by bus, car, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the bus to Oban Station Road.
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Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Oban Station Road.
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There are several options for getting from Blackpool to Oban by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £46 ($54) and will take around 8h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £80 ($95).
The distance between Blackpool and Oban is around 465km (289 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 327km (203 miles)
It takes around 8h 25m to get from Blackpool and Oban by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Blackpool to Oban is to drive which takes around 5h 5m and will set you back approx £80 ($95).
The cheapest way to travel between Blackpool and Oban, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £46 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Blackpool and Oban. We recommend that you drive to Oban. instead which will take 5h 5m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Blackpool and Oban. It typically takes around 8h 25m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Blackpool to Oban. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Preston City Centre Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 25m.
Megabus UK, FlixBus and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Blackpool and Oban. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Blackpool to Oban. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the bus to Oban Station Road. instead which will take 6hrs.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Blackpool and Oban. The distance is around 465km (289 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Blackpool to Oban is to take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 25m and will usually cost around £46 ($54).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train, Plane and Bus + 3 similar | 6hrs | £180($215) | once daily | 708km (440 miles) |
Train to Liverpool Lime Street, plane and bus | 6hrs | £180($215) | once daily | 651km (405 miles) |
Train to Birmingham International, plane and bus | 6h 30m | £125($150) | once daily | 769km (478 miles) |
Train to Manchester Airport, plane and bus | 7h 5m | £105($125) | twice daily | 772km (480 miles) |
Bus | 8h 25m | £46($54) | once daily | 497km (309 miles) |
Drive | 5h 5m | £80($95) | on demand | 465km (289 miles) |
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The following major airports near Oban offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.