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

The cheapest way to get from Ellon to Oban is to bus via Inverness which costs £26 - £40 and takes 9h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ellon to Oban is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Ellon and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Ellon to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Market Street and arriving at Oban Bus Station via Town Hall, Blackburn and Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 43m.

How far is it from Ellon to Oban?

The distance between Ellon and Oban is 219 miles. The road distance is 188.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ellon to Oban without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 20m and costs £50 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Ellon to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ellon to Oban bus from?

Ellon to Oban bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Blackburn station.

Train or bus from Ellon to Oban?

The best way to get from Ellon to Oban is to train which takes 8h 43m and costs £110 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus via Inverness, which costs £26 - £40 and takes 9h 43m.

Where does the Ellon to Oban bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ellon to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Ellon to Oban is 189 miles. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Ellon to Oban.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 303+ hotels available in Oban.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Ellon 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Inverurie to Invernesstrain
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Corran Hallsbus Ember
7h 20m
£52–88
Bus via Inverness
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Blackburn to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Oban Bus Stationbus Ember
9h 43m
£26–38
Train
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Aberdeen - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
8h 43m
£112–208
Drive 187.6 mi
1. Drive from Ellon to Obancar 187.6 mi
3h 46m
£46–67
Bus
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Park and Ridebus Uk091
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 978
10h 8m
£31–47

Ellon to Oban by bus and train

8Weekly Services

8h 43mAverage Duration

£112Cheapest Price

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Distance: 217.8 mi
Duration: 7h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Market Street to Oban via Town Hall, Inverurie, Aberdeen, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 8h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Street to Oban Bus Station via Town Hall, Fechnie Brae, Blackburn, and Inverness Union Street in around 9h 43m.

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