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Oban travel guide

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You're Going to Love Oban

With a population of 8,081, Oban is a must-see destination in Scotland, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Oban deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Oban

Oban in March
Estimated hotel price
£79
1 night at 3-star hotel
Oban in March
Estimated hotel price
£79
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Oban

Plane

Although Oban doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 88 km from Oban.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Oban, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Oban to London takes 4h 31m and costs around £37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £26 for a 5h 08m trip. Located 7 km from the city centre, Oban Connel Ferry is the busiest station in Oban. Another popular train station is Oban, located 0.6 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Oban is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 150 km from Oban. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Sixt, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Oban, including FlixBus, National Express and Bus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Oban takes 113 km and will cost you around £10. From Aberdeen, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 330 km.

Plane

Although Oban doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 88 km from Oban.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Oban, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Oban to London takes 4h 31m and costs around £37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £26 for a 5h 08m trip. Located 7 km from the city centre, Oban Connel Ferry is the busiest station in Oban. Another popular train station is Oban, located 0.6 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Oban is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 150 km from Oban. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Sixt, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Oban, including FlixBus, National Express and Bus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Oban takes 113 km and will cost you around £10. From Aberdeen, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 330 km.

Airports near Oban

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Oban

KLM
Good (1,442 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,747 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,700 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,113 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,208 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,861 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,098 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,198 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,734 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,525 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,487 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,656 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,667 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,176 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,144 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,437 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,130 reviews)
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Where to stay in Oban

Average rates range from around £85 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £149 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Oban

Most booked hotels in Oban

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The Airds Hotel and Restaurant
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£87+
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Corran House Guest House
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£50+
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Oban Bay Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£62+
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Holly Tree Hotel, Swimming Pool & Hot Tub
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£114+
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Columba Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£52+
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Brander Lodge Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£78+
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Hiring a car in Oban

Expect to pay £1.31 per litre in Oban (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.63 and £20.83.

Expect to pay £1.31 per litre in Oban (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.63 and £20.83.

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