The distance between Glasgow and Oban is around 146km (91 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 55m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Glasgow to Oban by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Oban Station Road.
Scottish Citylink
Take the train to Oban.
First ScotRail Service
There are several options for getting from Glasgow to Oban by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £22 ($26) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £25 ($30).
The distance between Glasgow and Oban is around 146km (91 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 98km (61 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Glasgow and Oban by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Glasgow to Oban is to drive which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx £25 ($30).
The cheapest way to travel between Glasgow and Oban, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £22 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Glasgow and Oban. It typically takes around 3h 5m and departs 4 times a day.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Glasgow and Oban with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a day and takes 3h 5m.
First ScotRail Service run train services between Glasgow and Oban. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 3h 5m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Glasgow and Oban. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs 5 times a day.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Glasgow and Oban with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a day and takes 3hrs.
Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Glasgow and Oban. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 3hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Glasgow to Oban. We recommend that you take the bus to Oban Station Road. instead which will take 3hrs.
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 Glasgow and Oban. The distance is around 146km (91 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Glasgow to Oban is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around £22 ($26).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bus | 3hrs | £22($26) | 5 times a day | 157km (98 miles) |
Train | 3h 5m | £24($28) | 4 times a day | 152km (94 miles) |
Drive | 1h 55m | £25($30) | on demand | 146km (91 miles) |
Scottish Citylink
First ScotRail Service
The following major airports near Oban offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.