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

The cheapest way to get from Larne to Oban is to car ferry and drive which costs £65 - £280 and takes 5h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Larne to Oban is to car ferry and drive which takes 5h 23m and costs £65 - £280.

Is there a direct bus between Larne and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Larne station to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Larne Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Nelson Street, Belfast Stena Line Terminus and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 49m.

How far is it from Larne to Oban?

The distance between Larne and Oban is 216 miles.

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

The best way to get from Larne to Oban without a car is to car ferry and bus and train which takes 9h 29m and costs £85 - £340.

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

It takes approximately 9h 29m to get from Larne to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Larne to Oban bus from?

Larne to Oban bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Stena Line Terminus station.

Where does the Larne to Oban bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 579+ hotels available in Oban.

Larne to Oban - 9 ways to travel via train, car ferry, bus, and bus and ferry

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

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Car ferry, bus, train
best
1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
9h 29m
£88–338
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
cheapest
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
7h 36m
£63–159
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Dalmuir to Obantrain
10h
£122–400
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 976
11h 49m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Obancar
5h 23m
£65–279
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Larne Town to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Re
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Corran Hallsbus
11h 55m
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Larne Town to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Re
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
12h 19m
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Glasgow Airport, bus
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
6h 38m
£72–184
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
7h 40m
£70–153

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

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Distance: 215 mi
Duration: 9h 29m

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

There is no direct connection from Larne to Oban. However, you can take the car ferry to Cairnryan, take the taxi to Ferry Terminal, take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station, walk to Glasgow Queen Street, then take the train to Oban. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Larne to Oban via Cairnryan, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Dalmuir in around 10h.

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