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

The cheapest way to get from Ellon to Oban is to bus via Stirling which costs £30 - £50 and takes 9h 52m.

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 Station Road via Town Hall, Union Square Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.

How far is it from Ellon to Oban?

The distance between Ellon and Oban is 282 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 which takes 8h 49m and costs £65 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 8h 49m 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 Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Union Square Bus Station.

Train or bus from Ellon to Oban?

The best way to get from Ellon to Oban is to train which takes 8h 49m and costs £65 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £55 and takes 9h 24m.

Where does the Ellon to Oban bus arrive?

Ellon to Oban bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, 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 46m to drive from Ellon to Oban.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 502+ 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
best
1. Take the train from Inverurie to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Inverurie - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
8h 49m
£65–102
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus 976
9h 24m
£24–54
Drive 187.6 mi
1. Drive from Ellon to Obancar 187.6 mi
3h 46m
£46–67
Train via Aberdeen
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 54m
£59–136
Bus via Stirling
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Park and Ridebus
2. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus 976
9h 52m
£31–48

Ellon to Oban by bus and train

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8h 49mAverage Duration

£65Cheapest Price

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Distance: 280.1 mi
Duration: 8h 49m

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, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 8h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Street to Station Road via Town Hall, Union Square Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 24m.

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