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 £26 - £40 and takes 6h 12m.

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 46m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct train between Forres and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Forres station to Oban. However, there are services departing from Forres Station and arriving at Oban via Aberdeen and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.

How far is it from Forres to Oban?

The distance between Forres and Oban is 140 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 6h 12m and costs £26 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Forres to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forres to Oban train from?

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

Train or bus from Forres to Oban?

The best way to get from Forres to Oban is to bus which takes 6h 12m and costs £26 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £65 - £160 and takes 9h 13m.

Where does the Forres to Oban train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Forres to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Forres to Oban is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Forres to Oban.

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

Book your Forres to Oban train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 493+ hotels available in Oban.

Forres to Oban - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 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 Bus Station Stance 2 to Bus Station919
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Highland Theatre918
6h 12m
£26–40
Train
1. Take the train from Forres Station to Aberdeen
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Street
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Oban
9h 13m
£67–157
Drive 131 mi
1. Drive from Forres to Oban131 mi
2h 46m
£32–47

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 138.9 mi
Duration: 6h 12m

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

You can take a train from Forres Station to Highland Theatre via Inverness, Bus Station Stance 2, and Bus Station in around 6h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Forres Station to Oban via Aberdeen and Glasgow Queen Street in around 9h 13m.

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