How to travel from Oban to Bangor, United Kingdom
The distance between Oban and Bangor is around 327km (203 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 15m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Oban to Bangor by train, bus, ferry, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bangor → Oban if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Glasgow Airport Terminal Building then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Belfast City (BHD).
- Duration4h 15m
- Flight time50min
- Typical cost£77($90)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train, Bus and Ferry
Take the train to Glasgow Queen Street then take the bus to Cairnryan Stena Terminal then take a ferry to Belfast.
- Duration8h 35m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost£52($61)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Cairnryan Stena Terminal then take a ferry to Belfast.
- Duration8h 45m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost£45($53)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Cairnryan then take a ferry to Belfast.
- Duration6hrs
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£52($62)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Oban and Bangor
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Oban to Bangor by train, bus, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £43 ($51) and will take around 10h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £77 ($90).
The distance between Oban and Bangor is around 327km (203 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 365km (227 miles)
It takes around 8h 35m to get from Oban and Bangor by train, bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Oban to Bangor is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx £77 ($90).
The cheapest way to travel between Oban and Bangor is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £43 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Oban and Bangor. We recommend that you take the bus to Glasgow Airport Terminal Building then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 4h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Oban and Bangor. We recommend that you take the bus to Glasgow Airport Terminal Building then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 4h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oban to Bangor. We recommend that you take the bus to Glasgow Airport Terminal Building then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 4h 15m.
The closest major airport to Bangor is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) which is approximately 85km (53 miles) from Bangor. Isle of Man Airport (IOM) (IOM) and Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Oban to Bangor. We recommend that you take the train to Glasgow Queen Street then take the bus to Cairnryan Stena Terminal then take a ferry to Belfast. instead which will take 8h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oban to Bangor is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 8h 35m and will usually cost around £52 ($61).
Compare travel optionsbetween Oban and Bangor
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 4 similar | 4h 15m | £77($90) | once daily | 327km (203 miles) |
| Bus to Glasgow Airport, Terminal Building, Fly | 5h 5m | £74($87) | once daily | 372km (231 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 6hrs | £110($130) | once a week | 466km (290 miles) |
| Bus to Glasgow Airport, Terminal Building, plane | 6h 10m | £74($87) | once daily | 618km (384 miles) |
| Train to Haymarket, Fly | 7hrs | £105($125) | once a week | 516km (321 miles) |
Train, Bus and Ferry | 8h 35m | £52($61) | every 20 mins | 389km (241 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 8h 45m | £45($53) | every 20 mins | 395km (245 miles) |
| Bus to Buchanan Bus Station, ferry | 10h 25m | £43($51) | once daily | 417km (259 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 6hrs | £52($62) | every 4 hours | 374km (233 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Oban and Bangor
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Stagecoach West Scotland
Aircoach
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
Stena Line
Airports near Bangor
The following major airports near Bangor offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
- Distance
- 85km (53 miles) from Bangor
Isle of Man Airport (IOM)
- Distance
- 101km (63 miles) from Bangor
Manchester Airport (MAN)
- Distance
- 124km (77 miles) from Bangor