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

The cheapest way to get from Dunbar to Oban is to bus via Edinburgh which costs £18 - £25 and takes 5h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dunbar to Oban is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Dunbar and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Dunbar to Oban station. However, there are services departing from High Street and arriving at Oban Bus Station via George Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Dunbar and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Dunbar to Oban. However, there are services departing from Dunbar and arriving at Oban via Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

How far is it from Dunbar to Oban?

The distance between Dunbar and Oban is 171 miles. The road distance is 153.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dunbar to Oban without a car is to train via Glasgow which takes 5h 30m and costs £65 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Dunbar to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dunbar to Oban bus from?

Dunbar to Oban bus services, operated by East Coast Buses, depart from High Street station.

Where do I catch the Dunbar to Oban train from?

Dunbar to Oban train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Dunbar station.

Train or bus from Dunbar to Oban?

The best way to get from Dunbar to Oban is to train via Glasgow which takes 5h 30m and costs £65 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus via Edinburgh, which costs £18 - £25 and takes 5h 58m.

Where does the Dunbar to Oban bus arrive?

Dunbar to Oban bus services, operated by East Coast Buses, arrive at Princes Street station.

Where does the Dunbar to Oban train arrive?

Dunbar to Oban train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Dunbar to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Dunbar to Oban is 154 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Dunbar to Oban.

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

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Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 567+ hotels available in Oban.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Dunbar to Oban by train, bus, 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.

Train via Glasgow
best
1. Take the train from Dunbar to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Obantrain
5h 30m
£68–138
Bus via Edinburgh
cheapest
1. Take the bus from High Street to Princes Streetbus X7 / ...
2. Take the bus from George Street to Oban Bus Stationbus Ember
5h 58m
£18–25
Drive 153 mi
1. Drive from Dunbar to Obancar 153 mi
2h 56m
£38–55
Train
1. Take the train from Dunbar to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
5h 39m
£68–138
Bus
1. Take the bus from High Street to Princes Streetbus X7 / ...
2. Take the bus from Princes Street to Bus Stationbus 978
6h 26m
£24–33

Dunbar to Oban by train

8Weekly Trains

5h 30mAverage Duration

£68Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 169.8 mi
Duration: 5h 30m

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

You can take a train from Dunbar to Oban via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High Street to Oban Bus Station via Princes Street and George Street in around 5h 58m.

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