How to travel from Lichfield to Oban, United Kingdom

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.

6 routes found

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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Plane and Bus

Fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the bus to Oban Station Road.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    £87($105)
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Bus

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

  • Duration11h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £49($58)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Oban.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Distance610km (379 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lichfield and Oban

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lichfield and Oban

Transport options from Lichfield to Oban
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 3 similar
4h 55m
£87($105)
once daily601km (374 miles)
Plane and Train6h 30m
£115($135)
once a week674km (419 miles)
Train to Milton Keynes Central, plane and bus6h 5m
£165($195)
once daily811km (504 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus6h 25m
£145($170)
once daily837km (520 miles)
Bus
11h 45m
£49($58)
once daily694km (431 miles)
Drive
6h 35m
£105($125)
on demand610km (379 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