The distance between Oban and Leeds is around 505km (314 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5hrs.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Oban to Leeds by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Glasgow Airport Terminal Building then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Leeds Bradford (LBA).
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Take the train to Edinburgh and then to Leeds.
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Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Leeds Bus Station.
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There are several options for getting from Oban to Leeds by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £33 ($39) and will take around 9h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £170 ($200).
The distance between Oban and Leeds is around 505km (314 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 384km (238 miles)
It takes around 7h 10m to get from Oban and Leeds by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Oban to Leeds is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx £170 ($200).
The cheapest way to travel between Oban and Leeds, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £33 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Oban and Leeds. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs once a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Oban to Leeds. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edinburgh. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 7h 10m.
First ScotRail Service, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express Service and LNER run train services between Oban and Leeds. Trains depart once a week and will take around 7h 10m, 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 Leeds. It typically takes around 9h 15m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Oban to Leeds. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Buchanan Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 15m.
Scottish Citylink, Megabus UK, FlixBus and National Express run regular bus services between Oban and Leeds. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oban to Leeds. We recommend that you take the bus to Glasgow Airport Terminal Building then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Leeds Bradford (LBA). instead which will take 5hrs.
The closest major airport to Leeds is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Leeds. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) and Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) 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 Leeds. The distance is around 505km (314 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oban to Leeds is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around £145 ($170).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane + 1 similar | 5hrs | £170($200) | once daily | 642km (399 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 6h 10m | £140($165) | once daily | 760km (472 miles) |
Train | 7h 10m | £145($170) | once a week | 590km (367 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 9h 15m | £46($54) | once daily | 582km (362 miles) |
Bus via Buchanan Bus Station | 9h 30m | £33($39) | once daily | 556km (345 miles) |
Drive | 5h 35m | £88($105) | on demand | 505km (314 miles) |
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