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

The cheapest way to get from Cowdenbeath to Oban is to bus which costs £20 - £40 and takes 5h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cowdenbeath to Oban is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Cowdenbeath and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Cowdenbeath to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Union Street and arriving at Oban Station Rd via Park & Ride and Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Cowdenbeath and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Cowdenbeath to Oban. However, there are services departing from Cowdenbeath and arriving at Oban via Haymarket and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.

How far is it from Cowdenbeath to Oban?

The distance between Cowdenbeath and Oban is 161 miles. The road distance is 109 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cowdenbeath to Oban without a car is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs £40 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Cowdenbeath to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cowdenbeath to Oban bus from?

Cowdenbeath to Oban bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D station.

Where do I catch the Cowdenbeath to Oban train from?

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

Train or bus from Cowdenbeath to Oban?

The best way to get from Cowdenbeath to Oban is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs £40 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £40 and takes 5h 41m.

Where does the Cowdenbeath to Oban bus arrive?

Cowdenbeath to Oban bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Oban Station Rd.

Where does the Cowdenbeath to Oban train arrive?

Cowdenbeath to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.

Can I drive from Cowdenbeath to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Cowdenbeath to Oban is 109 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Cowdenbeath to Oban.

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

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Where can I stay near Oban?

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Cowdenbeath to Oban - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Cowdenbeath to Oban by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen StreetEdinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to ObanGlasgow Queen Street - Oban
5h 36m
£42–73
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D to Oban Station Rdmegabus 978
5h 41m
£20–38
Drive 108.4 mi
1. Drive from Cowdenbeath to Oban108.4 mi
2h 18m
£27–39

Cowdenbeath to Oban by train

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5h 36mAverage Duration

£42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 160.5 mi
Duration: 5h 36m

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

You can take a train from Cowdenbeath to Oban via Haymarket and Glasgow Queen Street in around 5h 36m. 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. Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd also services this route once daily.

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