How to travel from Blackpool to Oban, United Kingdom

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.

6 routes found

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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Train, Plane and Bus

Take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the bus to Oban Station Road.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    £180($215)
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Bus

Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Oban Station Road.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £46($54)
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Drive

Drive to Oban.

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Distance465km (289 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Blackpool and Oban

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.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Blackpool and Oban. We recommend that you drive to Oban. instead which will take 5h 5m.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Blackpool and Oban

Transport options from Blackpool to Oban
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Bus + 3 similar
6hrs
£180($215)
once daily708km (440 miles)
Train to Liverpool Lime Street, plane and bus6hrs
£180($215)
once daily651km (405 miles)
Train to Birmingham International, plane and bus6h 30m
£125($150)
once daily769km (478 miles)
Train to Manchester Airport, plane and bus7h 5m
£105($125)
twice daily772km (480 miles)
Bus
8h 25m
£46($54)
once daily497km (309 miles)
Drive
5h 5m
£80($95)
on demand465km (289 miles)

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Airports near Oban

The following major airports near Oban offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

TRE
Tiree Airport (TRE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
86km (54 miles) from Oban
GLA
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
International Airport
Distance
89km (55 miles) from Oban
EDI
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
International Airport
Distance
141km (87 miles) from Oban