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

The cheapest way to get from Dingwall to Oban is to bus which costs £20 - £35 and takes 5h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dingwall to Oban is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct train between Dingwall and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Dingwall to Oban. However, there are services departing from Dingwall and arriving at Oban via Inverness, Perth and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.

How far is it from Dingwall to Oban?

The distance between Dingwall and Oban is 129 miles. The road distance is 117 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dingwall to Oban without a car is to bus which takes 5h 5m and costs £20 - £35.

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

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

Where do I catch the Dingwall to Oban train from?

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

Train or bus from Dingwall to Oban?

The best way to get from Dingwall to Oban is to bus which takes 5h 5m and costs £20 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £95 - £240 and takes 9h 32m.

Where does the Dingwall to Oban train arrive?

Dingwall to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Perth station.

Can I drive from Dingwall to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Dingwall to Oban is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Dingwall to Oban.

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

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Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 536+ hotels available in Oban.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Dingwall 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 Inverness Union Street to Oban Bus Stationbus Ember
5h 5m
£20–32
Train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
2. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Obantrain
9h 32m
£97–234
Drive 116.3 mi
1. Drive from Dingwall to Obancar 116.3 mi
2h 30m
£29–42

Dingwall to Oban by train and bus

22Weekly Services

5h 5mAverage Duration

£20Cheapest Price

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Distance: 128.2 mi
Duration: 5h 5m

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

Ember operates a bus from Inverness Union Street to Oban Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost £12–18 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dingwall to Oban via Inverness, Perth, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 9h 32m.

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