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

The cheapest way to get from Dufftown to Oban is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dufftown to Oban is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Dufftown and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Dufftown to Oban. However, there are services departing from The Clock Tower and arriving at Highland Theatre via Elgin station, Bus Station Stance 2, Drum Green, Filling Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Dufftown and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Dufftown to Oban. However, there are services departing from Dufftown and arriving at Oban via Keith Station, Aberdeen and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 8m.

How far is it from Dufftown to Oban?

The distance between Dufftown and Oban is 176 miles. The road distance is 145.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dufftown to Oban without a car is to bus which takes 9h 15m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 15m to get from Dufftown to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dufftown to Oban bus from?

Dufftown to Oban bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Elgin station.

Where do I catch the Dufftown to Oban train from?

Dufftown to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Keith Station.

Train or bus from Dufftown to Oban?

The best way to get from Dufftown to Oban is to bus which takes 9h 15m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Aberdeen, which costs £55 - £160 and takes 10h 8m.

Where does the Dufftown to Oban bus arrive?

Dufftown to Oban bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.

Where does the Dufftown to Oban train arrive?

Dufftown to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Aberdeen station.

Can I drive from Dufftown to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Dufftown to Oban is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Dufftown to Oban.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 498+ hotels available in Oban.

Dufftown to Oban - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Dufftown 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 Elgin station to Inverness Union Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Drum Green to Filling Stationbus 919
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Highland Theatrebus 918
9h 15m
Drive 144.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dufftown to Obancar 144.5 mi
2h 59m
£35–51
Train via Aberdeen
1. Take the train from Keith Station to Aberdeentrain
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
10h 8m
£59–156
Train
1. Take the train from Elgin to Stirlingtrain
2. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
10h 23m
£82–175
Bus via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 4bus M96
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus 976
10h 49m
£39–59

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dufftown to Oban.

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Distance: 174.8 mi
Duration: 9h 15m

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

You can take a bus from The Clock Tower to Highland Theatre via Duff Avenue, Elgin station, Inverness Union Street, Bus Station Stance 2, Drum Green, Filling Station, and Bus Station in around 9h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dufftown to Oban via Keith Town, Keith Station, Aberdeen, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 10h 8m.

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