The distance between Oban and Sheffield is around 559km (347 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 45m.
We've found 9 different ways to get from Oban to Sheffield 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 train to Haymarket then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Sheffield.
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Take the train to Edinburgh and then to Sheffield.
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Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Sheffield Coach Station Pond Street.
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Drive to Sheffield United F.C..
There are several options for getting from Oban to Sheffield by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £35 ($41) and will take around 10h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £120 ($145).
The distance between Oban and Sheffield is around 559km (347 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 423km (263 miles)
It takes around 8h 20m to get from Oban and Sheffield by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Oban to Sheffield is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 45m and will set you back approx £120 ($145).
The cheapest way to travel between Oban and Sheffield, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £35 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Oban and Sheffield. It typically takes around 8h 20m and departs once a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Oban to Sheffield. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edinburgh and Sheffield. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 8h 20m.
First ScotRail Service and CrossCountry run train services between Oban and Sheffield. Trains depart once a week and will take around 8h 20m, 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 Sheffield. It typically takes around 10h 40m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Oban to Sheffield. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Buchanan Bus Station and Sheffield Coach Station Pond Street. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 40m.
Scottish Citylink and National Express run regular bus services between Oban and Sheffield. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oban to Sheffield. We recommend that you take the bus to Glasgow Airport Terminal Building then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Sheffield. instead which will take 5h 45m.
The closest major airport to Sheffield is Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) which is approximately 32km (20 miles) from Sheffield. 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Oban and Sheffield. The distance is around 559km (347 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oban to Sheffield is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 20m and will usually cost around £160 ($190).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 5 similar | 7h 30m | £155($180) | once a week | 774km (481 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 5h 45m | £120($145) | once daily | 701km (436 miles) |
Bus to Glasgow Airport, Terminal Building, plane and train | 6h 25m | £225($270) | once daily | 881km (548 miles) |
Bus to Fort William, Bus Station, plane and train | 6h 40m | £105($120) | twice daily | 764km (475 miles) |
Bus, Train and Plane | 7h 20m | £120($140) | twice daily | 819km (509 miles) |
Bus to Glasgow Airport, Terminal Building, plane and train | 7h 20m | £170($205) | once daily | 937km (582 miles) |
Train | 8h 20m | £160($190) | once a week | 652km (405 miles) |
Bus | 10h 40m | £35($41) | once daily | 613km (381 miles) |
Drive | 6h 10m | £95($115) | on demand | 559km (347 miles) |
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