How to travel from Oban to Preston, United Kingdom

The distance between Oban and Preston is around 446km (277 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 55m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Oban to Preston 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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Train

Take the train to Dalmuir and then to Preston.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £105($125)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus to Glasgow Airport, Terminal Building, plane and train

Take the bus to Glasgow Airport Terminal Building then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL) then take the train to Preston.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    £175($205)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Preston Coach Station.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £42($50)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Preston.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Distance446km (277 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Oban and Preston

There are several options for getting from Oban to Preston by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £42 ($50) and will take around 6h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £78 ($90).

The distance between Oban and Preston is around 446km (277 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 344km (214 miles)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from Oban and Preston by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Oban to Preston is to drive which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx £78 ($90).

The cheapest way to travel between Oban and Preston, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £42 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Oban and Preston. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Oban to Preston. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Dalmuir and Glasgow Central Low Level. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.

First ScotRail Service, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Oban and Preston. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 5h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Oban and Preston. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Oban to Preston. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Buchanan Bus Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 50m.

Scottish Citylink, Megabus UK and FlixBus run regular bus services between Oban and Preston. Buses run twice daily and take around 6h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oban to Preston. We recommend that you take the bus to Glasgow Airport Terminal Building then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Preston. instead which will take 5h 35m.

The closest major airport to Preston is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) which is approximately 48km (30 miles) from Preston. Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Oban and Preston. The distance is around 446km (277 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oban to Preston is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around £105 ($125).

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Transport options from Oban to Preston
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
5h 30m
£105($125)
twice daily459km (285 miles)
Bus to Glasgow Airport, Terminal Building, plane and train + 3 similar
5h 35m
£175($205)
once daily652km (405 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 35m
£175($205)
once daily680km (422 miles)
Bus to Glasgow Airport, Terminal Building, plane and train6hrs
£115($140)
once daily740km (460 miles)
Bus to Fort William, Bus Station, plane and train6h 30m
£100($120)
twice daily745km (463 miles)
Bus
6h 50m
£42($50)
twice daily464km (289 miles)
Drive
4h 55m
£78($90)
on demand446km (277 miles)

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Airports near Preston

The following major airports near Preston offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
48km (30 miles) from Preston
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
52km (32 miles) from Preston
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
69km (43 miles) from Preston