The distance between Oban and Glasgow is around 147km (91 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 60m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Oban to Glasgow by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Glasgow → Oban if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Glasgow Queen Street.
First ScotRail Service
Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station.
Scottish Citylink
There are several options for getting from Oban to Glasgow by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £22 ($26) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £25 ($30).
The distance between Oban and Glasgow is around 147km (91 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 98km (61 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Oban and Glasgow by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Oban to Glasgow is to drive which takes around 1h 60m and will set you back approx £25 ($30).
The cheapest way to travel between Oban and Glasgow, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £22 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Oban and Glasgow. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs every 20 mins.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Oban and Glasgow with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 3hrs.
First ScotRail Service run train services between Oban and Glasgow. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 3hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Oban and Glasgow. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs 5 times a day.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Oban and Glasgow with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a day and takes 3hrs.
Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Oban and Glasgow. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 3hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oban to Glasgow. We recommend that you take the train to Glasgow Queen Street. instead which will take 3hrs.
The closest major airport to Glasgow is Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Glasgow. Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) (PIK) 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 Oban and Glasgow. The distance is around 147km (91 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oban to Glasgow is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around £24 ($28).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 3hrs | £24($28) | every 20 mins | 152km (94 miles) |
Bus | 3hrs | £22($26) | 5 times a day | 158km (98 miles) |
Drive | 1h 60m | £25($30) | on demand | 147km (91 miles) |
First ScotRail Service
Scottish Citylink
The following major airports near Glasgow offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.