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.
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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Fly from Leeds Bradford (LBA) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the bus to Oban Station Road.
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Take the train to Edinburgh and then to Oban.
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Take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and then to Oban Station Road.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus + 3 similar | 5h 15m | £260($310) | once daily | 610km (379 miles) |
Train and Plane | 7h 45m | £170($200) | once a week | 829km (515 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 6h 10m | £140($165) | once daily | 756km (470 miles) |
Train to Manchester Airport, plane and bus | 6h 50m | £95($115) | twice daily | 765km (476 miles) |
Train | 6h 60m | £145($170) | once a week | 590km (367 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 9h 15m | £46($54) | once daily | 581km (361 miles) |
Bus via Glasgow | 9h 30m | £33($39) | once daily | 556km (346 miles) |
Drive | 5h 35m | £88($105) | on demand | 505km (314 miles) |
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The following major airports near Oban offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.