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.
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.
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Take the train to Warrington Bank Quay then fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the bus to Oban Station Road.
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Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Oban Station Road.
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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.
There is no train service that runs between Preston and Oban. We recommend that you drive to Oban. instead which will take 4h 55m.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Warrington Bank Quay, plane and bus + 2 similar | 5h 35m | £175($205) | once daily | 623km (387 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 40m | £175($205) | once daily | 680km (423 miles) |
Train to Birmingham International, plane and bus | 6h 10m | £115($140) | once daily | 741km (460 miles) |
Bus | 6h 60m | £41($49) | once daily | 462km (287 miles) |
Drive | 4h 55m | £77($90) | on demand | 445km (277 miles) |
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The following major airports near Oban offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.