Tours and day trips
Sightseeing by coach in and around Oban and Scotland, with day trips to Tobermory.
Charter coach rental in Oban
Charter coaches with professional drivers in Oban, Scotland, United Kingdom.
Coach hire with driver in Oban
Charter a coach in Oban for tour groups, conferences, concerts, sports fixtures, school trips and incentive travel. Full-size coaches carry roughly 45 to 57 passengers (approximate), midi coaches about 25 to 35.
Popular coach day trips from Oban: Tobermory (≈45 km), Greenock (≈70 km), Isle of Islay (≈85 km) and Glasgow (≈95 km). Many groups also combine Oban with Glasgow (≈95 km).
Oban cruise terminal transfers and shore excursions
Arriving or leaving by ship? We arrange cruise transfers in Oban by minibus or coach with driver — port to airport (Tiree Airport (TRE) and Glasgow Airport (GLA)), port to hotel, or a shore excursion bus that collects your group at the cruise terminal and brings it back before departure. One quote by email covers luggage, waiting time and the route.
Coach hire in Oban for
Events and conferences
Shuttle coaches between hotels and venues in Oban, timed to your agenda.
Airport groups
Coach transfers from Tiree Airport (TRE) for large arrivals and departures.
Multi-day bus tours
Round trips from Oban through United Kingdom and across borders, with one point of contact.
Which bus is right for your group?
| Vehicle | Seats (approx.) | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Minibus / passenger van | about 8–19 | small groups, families, VIP and business travel, airport runs |
| Midi coach | about 20–35 | mid-size groups, school classes, wedding guests |
| Full-size coach | about 45–57 | large groups, tours, conferences, events |
| Several buses | 100+ | congresses, festivals, big shuttles |
More bus services in Oban
Coach hire near Oban
- Coach hire in Tobermory ≈45 km
- Coach hire in Greenock ≈70 km
- Coach hire in Isle of Islay ≈85 km
- Coach hire in Glasgow ≈95 km
- Coach hire in Campbeltown ≈110 km
- Coach hire in Prestwick ≈115 km
- Coach hire in Portree ≈120 km
- Coach hire in Barra ≈135 km
Distances are approximate straight-line distances. All coach hire pages in United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
How many passengers fit in a coach in Oban?
A full-size coach typically seats about 45 to 57 passengers and a midi coach about 25 to 35 (approximate).
Can we take the coach on a day trip from Oban?
Yes. Coach day trips from Oban to Tobermory, Greenock and Isle of Islay are easy to arrange.
Do you run shore excursion coaches from the Oban cruise port?
Yes. Send the ship, arrival and all-aboard times, and the passenger count — we quote a shore excursion coach with driver from the cruise terminal.
Is the driver included in coach hire?
Yes. Coaches always come with a professional driver; driving-time rules are respected in the planning.
Breakdown? Stranded group?
Emergency replacement bus near Oban.
If your coach or bus breaks down in or near Oban, contact us, weekends included. Tell us where the group is, how many passengers there are and where they need to go, and we will search for an available coach and driver in the area.
Tell us where.
We'll bring the bus.
Group size, dates, route. We reply with a quote by email.
Prefer email? Write to transport@kweili.com.