The distance between Oban and Giant’s Causeway is around 398km (247 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 15m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Oban to Giant’s Causeway by car, ferry, bus, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Giant’s Causeway → Oban if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Glasgow Airport Terminal Building then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Derry (LDY).
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Drive to Cairnryan then take a ferry to Belfast then drive to Giant's Causeway.
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There are several options for getting from Oban to Giant’s Causeway by car, ferry, bus, plane and train. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around £64 ($76) and will take around 6h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £320 ($380).
The distance between Oban and Giant’s Causeway is around 398km (247 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 146km (91 miles)
It takes around 6h 45m to get from Oban and Giant’s Causeway by car and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Oban to Giant’s Causeway is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx £320 ($380).
The cheapest way to travel between Oban and Giant’s Causeway is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £64 ($76) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Oban and Giant’s Causeway. We recommend that you take the bus to Glasgow Airport Terminal Building then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Derry (LDY). instead which will take 5h 15m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Oban and Giant’s Causeway. We recommend that you take the bus to Glasgow Airport Terminal Building then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Derry (LDY). instead which will take 5h 15m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oban to Giant’s Causeway. We recommend that you take the bus to Glasgow Airport Terminal Building then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Belfast City (BHD) then take the train to Coleraine. instead which will take 6h 10m.
The closest major airport to Giant’s Causeway is City of Derry Airport (LDY) (LDY) which is approximately 47km (29 miles) from Giant’s Causeway. Glenegedale Airport (ILY) (ILY) and Belfast International Airport (BFS) (BFS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Oban to Giant’s Causeway. We recommend that you drive to Cairnryan then take a ferry to Belfast then drive to Giant's Causeway. instead which will take 6h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oban to Giant’s Causeway is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around £64 ($76).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane + 2 similar | 5h 15m | £320($380) | once daily | 398km (247 miles) |
Bus to Glasgow Airport, Terminal Building, plane and train | 5h 30m | £79($95) | once daily | 412km (256 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 6h 10m | £90($110) | once daily | 433km (269 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 6h 45m | £64($76) | every 4 hours | 444km (276 miles) |
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The following major airports near Giant’s Causeway offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.