How to travel from Oban to Newry, United Kingdom
The distance between Oban and Newry is around 384km (239 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 50m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Oban to Newry 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 Newry → 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 Dublin (DUB) then take the bus to Newry.
- Duration4h 50m
- Flight time55min
- Typical cost£62($73)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
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 then take the train to Newry Train Station.
- Duration9h 10m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost£54($64)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Cairnryan Stena Terminal then take a ferry to Belfast then take the bus to Lurganare.
- Duration9h 25m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost£52($61)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Cairnryan then take a ferry to Belfast then drive to Newry.
- Duration6h 25m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£59($70)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Oban and Newry
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Oban to Newry by train, bus, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £52 ($61) and will take around 9h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £62 ($73).
The distance between Oban and Newry is around 384km (239 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 255km (158 miles)
It takes around 9h 10m to get from Oban and Newry by train, bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Oban to Newry is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx £62 ($73).
The cheapest way to travel between Oban and Newry is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £52 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Oban and Newry. We recommend that you take the bus to Glasgow Airport Terminal Building then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Dublin (DUB) then take the bus to Newry. instead which will take 4h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Oban and Newry. We recommend that you take the bus to Glasgow Airport Terminal Building then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Dublin (DUB) then take the bus to Newry. instead which will take 4h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oban to Newry. We recommend that you take the bus to Glasgow Airport Terminal Building then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Dublin (DUB) then take the bus to Newry. instead which will take 4h 50m.
The closest major airport to Newry is Belfast International Airport (BFS) (BFS) which is approximately 54km (34 miles) from Newry. George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) (BHD) and City of Derry Airport (LDY) (LDY) 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 Newry. 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 then take the train to Newry Train Station. instead which will take 9h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oban to Newry is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 9h 10m and will usually cost around £54 ($64).
Compare travel optionsbetween Oban and Newry
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 3 similar | 4h 50m | £62($73) | once daily | 535km (332 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 6h 40m | £115($140) | once a week | 523km (325 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 4h 50m | £84($100) | once daily | 384km (239 miles) |
| Bus to Glasgow Airport, Terminal Building, plane and train | 5hrs | £80($95) | once daily | 429km (266 miles) |
Train, Bus and Ferry | 9h 10m | £54($64) | every 20 mins | 441km (274 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 9h 25m | £52($61) | every 20 mins | 436km (271 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 6h 25m | £59($70) | every 4 hours | 414km (257 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Oban and Newry
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
Stena Line
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airports near Newry
The following major airports near Newry offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
- Distance
- 54km (34 miles) from Newry
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
- Distance
- 57km (36 miles) from Newry
City of Derry Airport (LDY)
- Distance
- 110km (68 miles) from Newry