What is the cheapest way to get from Northern Ireland to Oban?

The cheapest way to get from Northern Ireland to Oban is to bus and ferry and bus which costs £21 - £40 and takes 9h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Northern Ireland to Oban?

The fastest way to get from Northern Ireland to Oban is to fly and bus which takes 5h 20m and costs £55 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Northern Ireland and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Northern Ireland to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Oban Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 51m.

How far is it from Northern Ireland to Oban?

The distance between Northern Ireland and Oban is 196 miles.

How do I travel from Northern Ireland to Oban without a car?

The best way to get from Northern Ireland to Oban without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 9h 51m and costs £21 - £40.

How long does it take to get from Northern Ireland to Oban?

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

Where do I catch the Northern Ireland to Oban bus from?

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

Where does the Northern Ireland to Oban bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 532+ hotels available in Oban.

Northern Ireland to Oban - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Northern Ireland 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
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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
£58–172
Bus and ferry, bus
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1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Oban Bus Stationbus Ember
9h 51m
£21–38
Car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the carferry 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 8m
£72–132
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Obancar
5h 51m
£71–293
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
£56–132
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
£52–147
Fly Belfast International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
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 53m
£49–132
Fly City Of Derry Airport to Glasgow Airport, bus
1. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LDY - GLA
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus
5h 35m
£104–253
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 18m
£38–63

Northern Ireland to Oban by busferry and bus

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9h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 195.3 mi
Duration: 5h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Northern Ireland 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 Oban Bus Station via Glasgow Buchanan and Buchanan Bus Stn in around 9h 51m.

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