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 2m.

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 47m 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 Bus Station via Union Square Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

How far is it from Ellon to Oban?

The distance between Ellon and Oban is 264 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 bus which takes 8h and costs £27 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 8h 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 FlixBus, depart from Union Square Bus Station.

Train or bus from Ellon to Oban?

The best way to get from Ellon to Oban is to bus which takes 8h and costs £27 - £45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £100 - £210 and takes 8h 7m.

Where does the Ellon to Oban bus arrive?

Ellon to Oban bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Ellon to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Ellon to Oban is 189 miles. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Ellon to Oban.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 567+ hotels available in Oban.

Ellon to Oban - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Ellon 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 Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk091
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 976
8h
£27–43
Bus via Inverness
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bridge of Don Park and Ride to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Corran Hallsbus Ember
9h 2m
£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 to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
8h 7m
£107–207
Drive 187.6 mi
1. Drive from Ellon to Obancar 187.6 mi
3h 47m
£47–67

Ellon to Oban by bus

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8hAverage Duration

£27Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 262.4 mi
Duration: 8h

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

You can take a bus from Market Street to Bus Station via Union Square Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Street to Oban via Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 8h 7m.

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