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

The cheapest way to get from Bathgate to Oban is to bus which costs £24 - £30 and takes 5h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bathgate to Oban?

The fastest way to get from Bathgate to Oban is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct train between Bathgate and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Bathgate to Oban. However, there are services departing from Bathgate and arriving at Oban via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.

How far is it from Bathgate to Oban?

The distance between Bathgate and Oban is 118 miles. The road distance is 108.4 miles.

How do I travel from Bathgate to Oban without a car?

The best way to get from Bathgate to Oban without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 56m and costs £28 - £40.

How long does it take to get from Bathgate to Oban?

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Bathgate to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bathgate to Oban train from?

Bathgate to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Bathgate station.

Train or bus from Bathgate to Oban?

The best way to get from Bathgate to Oban is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs £30 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £30 and takes 5h 27m.

Where does the Bathgate to Oban train arrive?

Bathgate to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street Low Level station.

Can I drive from Bathgate to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Bathgate to Oban is 108 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Bathgate to Oban.

How do I get a train ticket from Bathgate to Oban?

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Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 487+ hotels available in Oban.

Bathgate to Oban - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Bathgate to Oban by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Bathgate to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus 975 / ...
4h 56m
£29–37
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D to Oban Station Rdbus megabus 978
5h 27m
£24–30
Train
1. Take the train from Bathgate to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
4h 57m
£34–61
Drive 107.8 mi
1. Drive from Bathgate to Obancar 107.8 mi
2h 12m
£27–39

Bathgate to Oban by train, foot, and bus

28Weekly Services

4h 56mAverage Duration

£29Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 117 mi
Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Bathgate, Scotland and Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland?

You can take a train from Bathgate to Oban via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level and Glasgow Queen Street in around 4h 57m. Alternatively, Megabus UK operates a bus from Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D to Oban Station Rd once daily. Tickets cost £12–18 and the journey takes 3h 34m.

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