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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 55 miles from Oban.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Oban. The train journey from Oban to Birmingham takes 4h 29m and costs around £134 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £171 for a 4h 31m 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 Europcar and Turo, 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 70 miles and will cost you around £10. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £28 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 Birmingham takes 4h 29m and costs around £134 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £171 for a 4h 31m 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 Europcar and Turo, 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 70 miles and will cost you around £10. From Newcastle upon Tyne, the ticket costs about £28 for a journey of 230 miles.

Airports near Oban

PIKGlasgow Prestwick
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse
GLAGlasgow Intl

Airlines serving Oban

KLM
Good (1,478 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,870 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,820 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,336 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,280 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,904 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,155 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,553 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,487 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (902 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,542 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,725 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,842 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,374 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (395 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,180 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,231 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,484 reviews)
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Where to stay in Oban

Average rates range from around £92 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £167 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)
£193+
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The Airds Hotel and Restaurant
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£87+
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Taychreggan, Signature Collection by Eight Continents
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£87+
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Corran House Guest House
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£52+
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Oban Bay Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£77+
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Holly Tree Hotel, Swimming Pool & Hot Tub
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£113+
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Hiring a car in Oban

Expect to pay £1.41 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 £16.82 and £22.42.

Expect to pay £1.41 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 £16.82 and £22.42.

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