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

The cheapest way to get from Cumnock to Oban is to bus which costs £22 - £35 and takes 5h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cumnock to Oban is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Cumnock and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Cumnock station to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Cumnock Bus Station and arriving at Station Road via Kilmarnock Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

How far is it from Cumnock to Oban?

The distance between Cumnock and Oban is 138 miles. The road distance is 125 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cumnock to Oban without a car is to bus which takes 5h 45m and costs £22 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Cumnock to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cumnock to Oban bus from?

Cumnock to Oban bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Train or bus from Cumnock to Oban?

The best way to get from Cumnock to Oban is to bus which takes 5h 45m and costs £22 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 6h 16m.

Where does the Cumnock to Oban bus arrive?

Cumnock to Oban bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Station Road.

Can I drive from Cumnock to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Cumnock to Oban is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Cumnock to Oban.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 491+ hotels available in Oban.

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Road976 / ...
5h 45m
£22–33
Train
1. Take the train from Auchinleck to Glasgow CentralCarlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to ObanGlasgow Queen Street - Oban
6h 16m
£39–70
Drive 124.3 mi
1. Drive from Cumnock to Oban124.3 mi
2h 31m
£31–45

Cumnock to Oban by bus

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5h 45mAverage Duration

£22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 137.2 mi
Duration: 5h 45m

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

Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Road twice daily. Tickets cost £15–22 and the journey takes 3h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cumnock Bus Station to Oban via Well Road, Auchinleck, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 6h 16m.

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