How to travel from Preston to Oban, United Kingdom

The distance between Preston and Oban is around 445km (277 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Preston to Oban by bus, car, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ObanPreston if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Warrington Bank Quay, plane and bus

Take the train to Warrington Bank Quay then fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the bus to Oban Station Road.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    £175($205)
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2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Oban Station Road.

  • Duration6h 60m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £41($49)
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Drive

Drive to Oban.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Distance445km (277 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Preston and Oban

There are several options for getting from Preston to Oban by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £41 ($49) and will take around 6h 60m. 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 £77 ($90).

The distance between Preston and Oban is around 445km (277 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 344km (214 miles)

It takes around 6h 60m to get from Preston and Oban by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Preston to Oban is to drive which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx £77 ($90).

The cheapest way to travel between Preston and Oban, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £41 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Preston and Oban. We recommend that you drive to Oban. instead which will take 4h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Preston and Oban. It typically takes around 6h 60m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Preston to Oban. 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 6h 60m.

Megabus UK, FlixBus and Scottish Citylink run regular bus services between Preston and Oban. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Preston to Oban. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the bus to Oban Station Road. instead which will take 5h 40m.

The closest major airport to Oban is Tiree Airport (TRE) (TRE) which is approximately 86km (54 miles) from Oban. Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) 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 Preston and Oban. The distance is around 445km (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 Preston to Oban is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 60m and will usually cost around £41 ($49).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Preston and Oban

Transport options from Preston to Oban
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Warrington Bank Quay, plane and bus + 2 similar
5h 35m
£175($205)
once daily623km (387 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5h 40m
£175($205)
once daily680km (423 miles)
Train to Birmingham International, plane and bus6h 10m
£115($140)
once daily741km (460 miles)
Bus
6h 60m
£41($49)
once daily462km (287 miles)
Drive
4h 55m
£77($90)
on demand445km (277 miles)

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Airports near Oban

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

TRE
Tiree Airport (TRE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
86km (54 miles) from Oban
GLA
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
International Airport
Distance
89km (55 miles) from Oban
EDI
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
International Airport
Distance
141km (87 miles) from Oban