Where on Earth?Travelling to Oban, on the west coast of Scotland, is a joy. Around three hours by car, coach or train from Glasgow or Edinburgh, less than 2 hours from Stirling, the scenic journey is a memorable part of a visit to this bustling sea side town.
Oban is easily reached from Central Scotland by taking the A82 which skirts the west side of Loch Lomond. Then either via Tyndrum or follow the A83 over the 'Rest and be Thankful' through Inveraray. Both journeys take between 2 and 3 hours, although you may be tempted to stop several times to admire the scenery. |
Map of Oban and Lorn
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Below is information on how to get to Oban, for information on transport available once you are here please go to our transport page. |
Train
By rail, the journey takes you along the world-famous West Highland Line. ScotRail runs twice daily trains from Glasgow Queen Street Station to Oban. For times and prices visit the Trainline site or Scotrail. To plan your timetable go to Timetables Online.
You can also phone National Rail enquiries on 08457 484950 |
Car
If you are travelling by car you can check out the AA or RAC websites and plan your route. Coach
If you are travelling by coach you can visit the Citylink website or phone them on 08705 505050 |
Air
Flying to Glasgow or Edinburgh is easy. Both airports are served by all the major, and many of the minor, UK airlines. This provides plenty of flights to choose from with bargain rates. In addition to being busy domestic airports both Glasgow and Edinburgh receive daily scheduled flights from Europe. Glasgow also boasts direct flights to and from the United States.
- Glasgow is the nearest large airport to Oban and is approximately 90 miles away. There are good links from the airport to the train and bus terminals in the city. Glasgow Airport telephone: +44 (0) 141 887 1111
- Edinburgh Airport telephone: +44 (0) 131 333 1000
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Additional information about Oban and Lorn is available elsewhere on this site, see list on the left of this page, and from the Oban Tourist Information Centre. |
