How to travel from Liverpool to Oban, United Kingdom

The distance between Liverpool and Oban is around 502km (312 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Liverpool 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 Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the bus to Oban Station Road.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    £160($190)
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Bus

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

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £49($58)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Oban.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Distance502km (312 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Liverpool and Oban

There are several options for getting from Liverpool 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 9hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £160 ($190).

The distance between Liverpool and Oban is around 502km (312 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 370km (230 miles)

It takes around 9hrs to get from Liverpool and Oban by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Liverpool to Oban is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx £160 ($190).

The cheapest way to travel between Liverpool 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 Liverpool and Oban. We recommend that you fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the bus to Oban Station Road. instead which will take 4h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Liverpool and Oban. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Liverpool to Oban. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Southport Duke Street, Preston City Centre Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9hrs.

Megabus UK, FlixBus and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Liverpool and Oban. Buses run once daily and take around 9hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Liverpool to Oban. We recommend that you fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the bus to Oban Station Road. instead which will take 4h 45m.

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 Liverpool and Oban. The distance is around 502km (312 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Liverpool to Oban is to take the bus which takes, on average, 9hrs and will usually cost around £49 ($58).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Liverpool and Oban

Transport options from Liverpool to Oban
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 2 similar
4h 45m
£160($190)
once daily567km (352 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 35m
£180($210)
once daily685km (426 miles)
Train to Stafford, plane and bus5h 55m
£125($150)
once daily716km (445 miles)
Bus
9hrs
£49($58)
once daily526km (327 miles)
Drive
5h 30m
£87($105)
on demand502km (312 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