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.
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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Fly from Liverpool (LPL) 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus + 2 similar | 4h 45m | £160($190) | once daily | 567km (352 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 35m | £180($210) | once daily | 685km (426 miles) |
Train to Stafford, plane and bus | 5h 55m | £125($150) | once daily | 716km (445 miles) |
Bus | 9hrs | £49($58) | once daily | 526km (327 miles) |
Drive | 5h 30m | £87($105) | on demand | 502km (312 miles) |
Aer Lingus
First ScotRail Service
Caledonian Sleeper
Scottish Citylink
Fishers Tours of Dundee
The following major airports near Oban offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.