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

The cheapest way to get from Forres to Oban is to bus which costs £22 - £40 and takes 4h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forres to Oban is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Forres and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Forres to Oban. However, there are services departing from Castlehill Road and arriving at Highland Theatre via Bus Station, Inverness Union Street and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Forres and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Forres to Oban. However, there are services departing from Forres and arriving at Oban via Inverness, Perth and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.

How far is it from Forres to Oban?

The distance between Forres and Oban is 135 miles. The road distance is 131.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Forres to Oban without a car is to bus which takes 4h 58m and costs £22 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Forres to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forres to Oban bus from?

Forres to Oban bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Inverness Union Street station.

Where do I catch the Forres to Oban train from?

Forres to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.

Train or bus from Forres to Oban?

The best way to get from Forres to Oban is to bus which takes 4h 58m and costs £22 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £100 - £240 and takes 9h 33m.

Where does the Forres to Oban bus arrive?

Forres to Oban bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Fort William Bus Station.

Where does the Forres to Oban train arrive?

Forres to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Perth station.

Can I drive from Forres to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Forres to Oban is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Forres to Oban.

How do I get a train ticket from Forres to Oban?

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Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 573+ hotels available in Oban.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Forres 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
best
1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Oban Bus Stationbus Ember
4h 58m
£23–37
Train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
2. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
9h 33m
£108–239
Drive 131 mi
1. Drive from Forres to Obancar 131 mi
2h 47m
£33–48
Bus via Fort William
1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Fort William Bus Stationbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Highland Theatrebus 919
6h 26m
£23–42

Forres to Oban by train and bus

21Weekly Services

4h 58mAverage Duration

£23Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 134.6 mi
Duration: 4h 58m

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

Ember operates a bus from Inverness Union Street to Oban Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost £12–18 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Forres to Oban via Inverness, Perth, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 9h 33m.

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