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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 January
Estimated hotel price
£57
1 night at 3-star hotel
Oban in January
Estimated hotel price
£57
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 only carrier operating train routes to Oban. The train journey from Oban to Manchester takes 3h 15m and costs around £99 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £114 for a 4h 30m 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 Turo, 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 67 miles and will cost you around £5. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £27 for a journey of 230 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 only carrier operating train routes to Oban. The train journey from Oban to Manchester takes 3h 15m and costs around £99 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £114 for a 4h 30m 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 Turo, 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 67 miles and will cost you around £5. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £27 for a journey of 230 miles.

Airports near Oban

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Oban

Lufthansa
Good (7,993 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,974 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,450 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,362 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,943 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,215 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,587 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (915 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,702 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,571 reviews)
Qatar Airways
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Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,775 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,022 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,189 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,393 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (407 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Cathay Pacific
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Alaska Airlines
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Where to stay in Oban

Average rates range from around £120 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £217 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Oban

Most booked hotels in Oban

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Kilchrenan Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£196+
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Airdeny Chalets
0 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£118+
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The Airds Hotel and Restaurant
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£198+
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Taychreggan, Signature Collection by Eight Continents
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£136+
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Corran House Guest House
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£96+
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Oban Bay Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£189+
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Hiring a car in Oban

Expect to pay £1.57 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 £18.78 and £25.04.

Expect to pay £1.57 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 £18.78 and £25.04.

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