The distance between Lichfield and Oban is around 601km (374 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 55m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Lichfield 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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Fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the bus to Oban Station Road.
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Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Oban Station Road.
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There are several options for getting from Lichfield to Oban by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £49 ($58) and will take around 11h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £87 ($105).
The distance between Lichfield and Oban is around 601km (374 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 477km (297 miles)
It takes around 11h 45m to get from Lichfield and Oban by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lichfield to Oban is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx £87 ($105).
The cheapest way to travel between Lichfield and Oban, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £49 ($58) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Lichfield and Oban. We recommend that you fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the bus to Oban Station Road. instead which will take 4h 55m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lichfield and Oban. It typically takes around 11h 45m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Lichfield to Oban. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dale End, Navigation Street and Buchanan Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 11h 45m.
Megabus UK and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Lichfield and Oban. Buses run once daily and take around 11h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lichfield to Oban. We recommend that you fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the bus to Oban Station Road. instead which will take 4h 55m.
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 Lichfield and Oban. The distance is around 610km (379 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lichfield to Oban is to take the bus which takes, on average, 11h 45m and will usually cost around £49 ($58).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus + 3 similar | 4h 55m | £87($105) | once daily | 601km (374 miles) |
Plane and Train | 6h 30m | £115($135) | once a week | 674km (419 miles) |
Train to Milton Keynes Central, plane and bus | 6h 5m | £165($195) | once daily | 811km (504 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 6h 25m | £145($170) | once daily | 837km (520 miles) |
Bus | 11h 45m | £49($58) | once daily | 694km (431 miles) |
Drive | 6h 35m | £105($125) | on demand | 610km (379 miles) |
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The following major airports near Oban offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.