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 38m.

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 38m.

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 38m and costs £22 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 5h 38m 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 38m and costs £22 - £35. Alternatively, you can train via Kilmarnock Bus Station, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 5h 46m.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Road976 / ...
5h 38m
£22–33
Train via Kilmarnock Bus Station
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to ObanGlasgow Queen Street - Oban
5h 46m
£33–66
Drive 124.3 mi
1. Drive from Cumnock to Oban124.3 mi
2h 31m
£31–45
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

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 137.2 mi
Duration: 5h 38m

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 5 times a day. Tickets cost £15–22 and the journey takes 3h 1m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Oban once daily. Tickets cost £26–55 and the journey takes 3h 6m.

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