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

The cheapest way to get from Forfar to Oban is to bus which costs £28 - £45 and takes 6h 52m.

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 and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.

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 train which takes 6h 39m and costs £80 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 39m 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 train which takes 6h 39m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £45 and takes 6h 52m.

Where does the Forfar to Oban bus arrive?

Forfar to Oban bus services, operated by FlixBus, 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 32m to drive from Forfar to Oban.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 554+ 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 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 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 39m
£80–148
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk091
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 976
6h 52m
£28–41
Drive 123.3 mi
1. Drive from Forfar to Obancar 123.3 mi
2h 32m
£30–44
Bus via Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
1. Take the bus from Malmaison to Airportbus Fly
2. Take the bus from Airport to Bus Stationbus 978
6h 54m
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 4m
£78–144

Forfar to Oban by bus, foot, and train

8Weekly Services

6h 39mAverage Duration

£80Cheapest Price

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Distance: 191.4 mi
Duration: 6h 39m

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

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 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Council Offices to Bus Station via Bus Station, Overgate, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 52m.

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