The distance between Loch Lomond and Oban is around 104km (65 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 25m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Loch Lomond to Oban by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Oban → Loch Lomond if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Oban.
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There are several options for getting from Loch Lomond to Oban by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £41 ($49) and will take around 2hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £19 ($22).
The distance between Loch Lomond and Oban is around 104km (65 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 58km (36 miles)
It takes around 2hrs to get from Loch Lomond and Oban by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Loch Lomond to Oban is to drive which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx £19 ($22).
The cheapest way to travel between Loch Lomond and Oban, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £41 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Loch Lomond and Oban. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Loch Lomond to Oban. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Arrochar & Tarbet. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 2hrs.
First ScotRail Service run train services between Loch Lomond and Oban. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 2hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Loch Lomond and Oban. We recommend that you drive to Oban. instead which will take 1h 25m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Loch Lomond to Oban. We recommend that you take the train to Oban. instead which will take 2hrs.
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 Loch Lomond and Oban. The distance is around 107km (66 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Loch Lomond to Oban is to take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around £41 ($49).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 2hrs | £41($49) | 4 times a day | 104km (65 miles) |
Drive | 1h 25m | £19($22) | on demand | 107km (66 miles) |
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The following major airports near Oban offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.