What is the cheapest way to get from Belfast to Oban?

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Oban is to fly and bus which costs £50 - £140 and takes 6h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Belfast to Oban?

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Oban is to fly and bus which takes 5h 20m and costs £60 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Oban. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Corran Halls via Buchanan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 53m.

How far is it from Belfast to Oban?

The distance between Belfast and Oban is 196 miles.

How do I travel from Belfast to Oban without a car?

The best way to get from Belfast to Oban without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 9h 53m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Belfast to Oban?

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Belfast to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Oban bus from?

Belfast to Oban bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Belfast to Oban bus arrive?

Belfast to Oban bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Belfast to Oban?

Book your Belfast to Oban bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 579+ hotels available in Oban.

Belfast to Oban - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and bus and ferry

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There are 9 ways to get from Belfast to Oban by plane, bus, busferry, car ferry, train, or car

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Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Glasgow Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHD - GLA
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus
5h 20m
£63–172
Fly Belfast International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus
6h 48m
£51–132
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Corran Hallsbus Ember
9h 53m
Car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
11h 2m
£68–145
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Obancar
5h 50m
£71–288
Fly Belfast International Airport to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BFS - GLA
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus
5h 50m
£59–137
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus
6h 18m
£54–147
Bus and ferry, bus via Bus Station
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 976
9h 59m
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
10h 17m

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

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Distance: 195.3 mi
Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Oban. However, you can take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Glasgow Airport, then take the bus to Oban Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Corran Halls via Glasgow Buchanan and Buchanan Bus Stn in around 9h 53m.

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