RoutavioPopular routesGlasgowGlasgow to Oban
GlasgowOban97 km

How to get from Glasgow to Oban

  • 97 km as the crow flies

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Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.

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We compared the ways to travel from Glasgow to Oban: bus, train. The two cities are about 97 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.

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97 km

Glasgow to Oban: cheapest or fastest?

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€548h 52m · 3 transfers · bus, train
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  1. 1
    Glasgow → Glasgow Airport Terminal 1bus
    City transit·10m
  2. 2
    Glasgow Airport → Fort Williambus
    Regional connection·3h 04m
  3. 3
    Fort William → Ardluitrain
    ScotRail·2h 02m
  4. 4
    Ardlui → Obantrain
    ScotRail·1h 14m

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Departure and arrival

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ObanArrival

Ticket prices on this route

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  • Train· 2h 50m€24Book

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Operators seen on these journeys

City transitGlasgow-Glasgow Airport Terminal 1See live options and dates →Regional connectionGlasgow Airport-Fort WilliamBook →ScotRailFort William-Ardlui, Ardlui-ObanBook →

On this route you travel with City transit, Regional connection, ScotRail; Routavio does not add a booking fee.

How the trip from Glasgow to Oban works

Start with a City transit bus from Glasgow to Glasgow Airport Terminal 1, about 10 min. Transfer in Glasgow and continue by Regional connection bus on to Fort William (3h 4m). Transfer in Fort William and continue by ScotRail train on to Ardlui (2h 2m). Transfer in Ardlui and continue by ScotRail train on to Oban (1h 14m). In total it's roughly €54 over 8h 52m, 3 transfers.

Glasgow to Oban: common questions

Is there a bus from Glasgow to Oban?

Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.

Is there a train from Glasgow to Oban?

Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.

How far is Oban from Glasgow?

About 97 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.

Which operators run Glasgow to Oban?

On this route you travel with City transit, Regional connection, ScotRail.

What is the cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Oban?

Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.

Can I book directly?

Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.

Where to next

Manchester → GlasgowEdinburgh → Glasgow€5Glasgow → Manchester

Related links

Getting to and from ObanGlasgow → EdinburghGlasgow → LeedsGlasgow → LeedsGlasgow → Inverness

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Sources and method

Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.

Operators: City transit, Regional connection, ScotRail

Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026