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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
£75
1 night at 3-star hotel
Oban in March
Estimated hotel price
£75
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 55 miles from Oban.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Oban, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Oban to Liverpool takes 4h 56m and costs around £16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £36 for a 5h 11m trip. Located 4 miles from the city centre, Oban Connel Ferry is the busiest station in Oban. Another popular train station is Oban, located 0.4 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Oban is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 93 miles 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 70 miles and will cost you around £9. From Aberdeen, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 205 miles.

Plane

Although Oban doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Glasgow Airport (GLA), which is located 55 miles from Oban.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Oban, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Oban to Liverpool takes 4h 56m and costs around £16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £36 for a 5h 11m trip. Located 4 miles from the city centre, Oban Connel Ferry is the busiest station in Oban. Another popular train station is Oban, located 0.4 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Oban is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 93 miles 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 70 miles and will cost you around £9. From Aberdeen, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 205 miles.

Airports near Oban

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Oban

KLM
Good (1,443 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,756 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,705 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,127 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,208 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,864 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,100 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,528 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,490 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (895 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,667 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,674 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,148 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,440 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,130 reviews)
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Where to stay in Oban

Average rates range from around £84 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £148 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 Pierhouse Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£181+
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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)
£113+
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Columba Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£51+
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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 £1.30 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 £15.49 and £20.65.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.49 and £20.65.

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