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

The cheapest way to get from Ellon to Oban is to bus which costs £40 - £65 and takes 8h 48m.

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 48m.

Is there a direct train between Ellon and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Ellon to Oban. However, there are services departing from Inverurie and arriving at Oban via Aberdeen and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.

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 52m and costs £50 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 7h 52m 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.

Where do I catch the Ellon to Oban train from?

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

Train or bus from Ellon to Oban?

The best way to get from Ellon to Oban is to train which takes 8h 52m and costs £110 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £65 and takes 8h 48m.

Where does the Ellon to Oban bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ellon to Oban train arrive?

Ellon to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street 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 570+ hotels available in Oban.

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Inverurie to Invernesstrain Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Corran Hallsbus Ember
7h 52m
£50–88
Bus
cheapest
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 48m
£40–64
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 52m
£112–208
Drive 187.6 mi
1. Drive from Ellon to Obancar 187.6 mi
3h 47m
£46–66
Train, bus via Highland Theatre
1. Take the train from Inverurie to Invernesstrain Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Highland Theatrebus 919
7h 58m
£59–110

Ellon to Oban by bus and train

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Distance: 217.8 mi
Duration: 7h 52m

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, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 8h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Street to Bus Station via Town Hall, Inverurie, Aberdeen, Union Square Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 48m.

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