There are 4 ways to get from Cardross to Oban by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dalmuir to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
4h£39–78Drive 78.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cardross to Obancar 78.1 mi
1h 39m£20–28Bus
- Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Bus Stationbus 976
4h 13m£21–33Line 302 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Helensburgh station to Tarbet Hotelbus 302
- Take the bus from Tarbet to Oban Bus Stationbus Ember
4h 23m
Cardross to Oban by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardross to Oban is to drive which costs £19 - £28 and takes 1h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Cardross to Oban is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs £19 - £28.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardross to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Smithy Road and arriving at Oban Bus Station via Helensburgh station and Tarbet. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Cardross to Oban. However, there are services departing from Cardross and arriving at Oban via Dalmuir. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
The distance between Cardross and Oban is 96 miles. The road distance is 78.6 miles.
The best way to get from Cardross to Oban without a car is to train which takes 4h and costs £35 - £80.
It takes approximately 4h to get from Cardross to Oban, including transfers.
Cardross to Oban bus services, operated by Garelochhead Minibuses & Coaches, depart from Helensburgh station.
Cardross to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dalmuir station.
The best way to get from Cardross to Oban is to train which takes 4h and costs £35 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £35 and takes 4h 13m.
What companies run services between Cardross, Scotland and Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland?
ScotRail operates a train from Dalmuir to Oban 5 times a day. Tickets cost £35–70 and the journey takes 2h 44m. Alternatively, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Anniesland Cross to Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost £15–22 and the journey takes 2h 43m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Dalmuir to Oban
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Anniesland Cross to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Tarbet to Oban Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01436 810 200
- Website
- garelochheadcoaches.co.uk
Bus from Helensburgh station to Tarbet Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- http://www.garelochheadcoaches.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from Tarbet to Oban Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
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More Questions & Answers
Cardross to Oban bus services, operated by Garelochhead Minibuses & Coaches, arrive at Tarbet Hotel station.
Cardross to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Oban station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardross to Oban is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Cardross to Oban.
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