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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
£58
1 night at 3-star hotel
Oban in January
Estimated hotel price
£58
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 only carrier operating train routes to Oban. The train journey from Oban to London takes 4h 31m and costs around £168 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £245 for a 6h 41m 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 Turo and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Oban, including National Express, FlixBus and Bus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Oban takes 113 km and will cost you around £10. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £27 for a journey of 370 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 only carrier operating train routes to Oban. The train journey from Oban to London takes 4h 31m and costs around £168 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £245 for a 6h 41m 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 Turo and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Oban, including National Express, FlixBus and Bus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Oban takes 113 km and will cost you around £10. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £27 for a journey of 370 km.

Airports near Oban

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Oban

Lufthansa
Good (7,964 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,512 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,937 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,465 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,346 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,926 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,204 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,580 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (913 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,678 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,568 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,724 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,983 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,225 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,310 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,505 reviews)
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Where to stay in Oban

Average rates range from around £105 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £206 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)
£173+
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Loch Melfort Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£70+
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The Airds Hotel and Restaurant
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£116+
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Corran House Guest House
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£56+
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Perle Oban Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£145+
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Holly Tree Hotel, Swimming Pool & Hot Tub
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£179+
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Hiring a car in Oban

Expect to pay £1.58 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 £18.94 and £25.25.

Expect to pay £1.58 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 £18.94 and £25.25.

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