How to travel from Chester to Oban, United Kingdom

The distance between Chester and Oban is around 535km (332 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 5m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Chester to Oban by bus, car, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the bus to Oban Station Road.

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    £175($210)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Bus

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

  • Duration9h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £42($50)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Oban.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Distance535km (332 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chester and Oban

There are several options for getting from Chester to Oban by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £42 ($50) and will take around 9h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £175 ($210).

The distance between Chester and Oban is around 535km (332 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 395km (245 miles)

It takes around 9h 30m to get from Chester and Oban by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chester to Oban is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 5m and will set you back approx £175 ($210).

The cheapest way to travel between Chester and Oban, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £42 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Chester and Oban. We recommend that you fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the bus to Oban Station Road. instead which will take 5h 5m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Chester and Oban. It typically takes around 9h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chester to Oban. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Manchester Airport and Buchanan Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 30m.

National Express, Megabus UK and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Chester and Oban. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chester to Oban. We recommend that you fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the bus to Oban Station Road. instead which will take 5h 5m.

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 Chester and Oban. The distance is around 535km (332 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chester to Oban is to take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 30m and will usually cost around £42 ($50).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Chester and Oban

Transport options from Chester to Oban
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 3 similar
5h 5m
£175($210)
once daily592km (368 miles)
Train and Plane7h 20m
£140($165)
once a week765km (476 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 45m
£105($125)
once daily693km (430 miles)
Train to Manchester Airport, plane and bus6h 45m
£115($140)
twice daily758km (471 miles)
Bus
9h 30m
£42($50)
once daily588km (366 miles)
Drive
5h 50m
£95($110)
on demand535km (332 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