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

The cheapest way to get from Dundee to Oban is to bus via Overgate which costs £23 - £35 and takes 5h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dundee to Oban is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Dundee and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Dundee station to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Seagate Bus Station and arriving at Oban Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Dundee and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Dundee to Oban. However, there are services departing from Dundee and arriving at Oban via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.

How far is it from Dundee to Oban?

The distance between Dundee and Oban is 179 miles. The road distance is 116.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dundee to Oban without a car is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs £29 - £45.

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

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

Where do I catch the Dundee to Oban bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Dundee to Oban train from?

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

Train or bus from Dundee to Oban?

The best way to get from Dundee to Oban is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs £29 - £45. Alternatively, you can train via Glasgow, which costs £75 - £140 and takes 5h 36m.

Where does the Dundee to Oban bus arrive?

Dundee to Oban bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Dundee to Oban train arrive?

Dundee to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.

Can I drive from Dundee to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Dundee to Oban is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Dundee to Oban.

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

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Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 537+ hotels available in Oban.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Dundee 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 Seagate Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Oban Bus Stationbus Ember
5h 30m
£30–41
Bus via Overgate
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk091
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Oban Bus Stationbus Ember
5h 45m
£23–35
Train via Glasgow
1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Dundee - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
5h 36m
£76–139
Drive 115.7 mi
1. Drive from Dundee to Obancar 115.7 mi
2h 23m
£29–42
Train
1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Dundee - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
5h 46m
£76–139

Dundee to Oban by bus

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5h 30mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 177.9 mi
Duration: 5h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Seagate Bus Station to Oban Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Stn in around 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dundee to Oban via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 5h 36m.

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