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

The cheapest way to get from Forfar to Oban is to bus via Glasgow which costs £28 - £45 and takes 6h 38m.

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 31m 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 Station Road via Mill O Mains and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.

How far is it from Forfar to Oban?

The distance between Forfar and Oban is 192 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 Glasgow which takes 6h 38m and costs £28 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 6h 38m 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 Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Mill O Mains station.

Train or bus from Forfar to Oban?

The best way to get from Forfar to Oban is to bus via Glasgow which takes 6h 38m and costs £28 - £45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £110 and takes 6h 54m.

Where does the Forfar to Oban bus arrive?

Forfar to Oban bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Forfar to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Forfar to Oban is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Forfar to Oban.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 486+ hotels available in Oban.

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

There are 4 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 Glasgow
best
1. Take the bus from Mill O Mains to Buchanan Bus StationM9
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Road976 / ...
6h 38m
£28–41
Train
1. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen StreetDundee - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to ObanGlasgow Queen Street - Oban
6h 54m
£38–108
Drive 123.3 mi
1. Drive from Forfar to Oban123.3 mi
2h 31m
£31–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lidl to Park and RideE1
2. Take the bus from Kinross Park & Ride to Crianlarich A82
3. Take the bus from Public Toilets to Station Road977 / ...
6h 39m

Forfar to Oban by bus

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6h 38mAverage Duration

£28Cheapest Price

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Distance: 191 mi
Duration: 6h 38m

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

You can take a bus from Council Offices to Station Road via Mill O Mains and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lidl to Oban via Slessor Gardens, Dundee, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 6h 54m.

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