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

The cheapest way to get from Forfar to Oban is to bus via Stirling which costs £22 - £35 and takes 6h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forfar to Oban is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Forfar and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Forfar to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Council Offices and arriving at Bus Station via Overgate, Park and Ride and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.

How far is it from Forfar to Oban?

The distance between Forfar and Oban is 159 miles. The road distance is 124.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Forfar to Oban without a car is to bus via Stirling which takes 6h 14m and costs £22 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Forfar to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forfar to Oban bus from?

Forfar to Oban bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Overgate station.

Train or bus from Forfar to Oban?

The best way to get from Forfar to Oban is to bus via Stirling which takes 6h 14m and costs £22 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £80 - £150 and takes 6h 40m.

Where does the Forfar to Oban bus arrive?

Forfar to Oban bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Park and Ride station.

Can I drive from Forfar to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Forfar to Oban is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Forfar to Oban.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 568+ hotels available in Oban.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Forfar 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 via Stirling
best
1. Take the bus from Overgate to Park and Ridebus Uk091
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 978
6h 14m
£22–33
Train
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
6h 40m
£81–148
Drive 123.3 mi
1. Drive from Forfar to Obancar 123.3 mi
2h 32m
£31–44
Bus
1. Take the bus from Forfar to Edinburgh Airportbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus Ember
6h 17m
£28–40
Train via Bus Station
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
7h 3m
£78–144

Forfar to Oban by bus and foot

14Weekly Services

6h 14mAverage Duration

£22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 158.1 mi
Duration: 6h 14m

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

You can take a bus from Council Offices to Bus Station via Bus Station, Overgate, Park and Ride, Stirling Baptist Church, and Bus Station in around 6h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forfar to Oban via Dundee Slessor Gardens, Dundee, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 6h 40m.

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