How to travel from Leeds to Oban, United Kingdom

The distance between Leeds and Oban is around 505km (314 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 15m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Leeds to Oban by train, bus, car and plane. 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 Leeds Bradford (LBA) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the bus to Oban Station Road.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    £260($310)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Edinburgh and then to Oban.

  • Duration6h 60m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    £145($170)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

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

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £46($54)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Oban.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Distance505km (314 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Leeds and Oban

There are several options for getting from Leeds to Oban by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £33 ($39) 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 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £260 ($310).

The distance between Leeds and Oban is around 505km (314 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 384km (238 miles)

It takes around 6h 60m to get from Leeds and Oban by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Leeds to Oban is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx £260 ($310).

The cheapest way to travel between Leeds and Oban, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £33 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Leeds and Oban. It typically takes around 6h 60m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Leeds to Oban. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edinburgh. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 6h 60m.

CrossCountry, LNER and First ScotRail Service run train services between Leeds and Oban. Trains depart once a week and will take around 6h 60m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Leeds and Oban. It typically takes around 9h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Leeds to Oban. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 15m.

Megabus UK, FlixBus, National Express and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Leeds and Oban. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Leeds to Oban. We recommend that you fly from Leeds Bradford (LBA) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the bus to Oban Station Road. instead which will take 5h 15m.

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 Leeds and Oban. The distance is around 505km (314 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Leeds to Oban is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 60m and will usually cost around £145 ($170).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Leeds and Oban

Transport options from Leeds to Oban
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 3 similar
5h 15m
£260($310)
once daily610km (379 miles)
Train and Plane7h 45m
£170($200)
once a week829km (515 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus6h 10m
£140($165)
once daily756km (470 miles)
Train to Manchester Airport, plane and bus6h 50m
£95($115)
twice daily765km (476 miles)
Train
6h 60m
£145($170)
once a week590km (367 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
9h 15m
£46($54)
once daily581km (361 miles)
Bus via Glasgow9h 30m
£33($39)
once daily556km (346 miles)
Drive
5h 35m
£88($105)
on demand505km (314 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