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

The cheapest way to get from Forres to Oban is to train and bus and line 919 bus which costs £24 - £45 and takes 7h 8m.

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 station. However, there are services departing from Forres and arriving at Station Road via Bus Station Stance 3 and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.

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 14m.

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 train and bus and line 919 bus which takes 7h 8m and costs £24 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 7h 8m 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 Forres station.

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 train which takes 9h 14m and costs £65 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 3m.

Where does the Forres to Oban bus arrive?

Forres to Oban bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.

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 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 498+ hotels available in Oban.

Forres to Oban - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 919 bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Forres to Oban by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus, line 919 bus
best
1. Take the train from Forres Station to Invernesstrain
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Drum Greenbus 919 / ...
3. Take the bus from Drum Green to Filling Stationbus 919
4. Take the bus from Filling Station to Bus Stationbus 919
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Highland Theatrebus 918
7h 8m
£24–42
Train
1. Take the train from Forres Station to Aberdeentrain
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
9h 14m
£65–185
Drive 131 mi
1. Drive from Forres to Obancar 131 mi
2h 47m
£32–46
Bus
1. Take the bus from Forres to Inverness Union Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus 976
9h 3m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 138.9 mi
Duration: 7h 8m

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

You can take a train from Forres Station to Oban via Aberdeen and Glasgow Queen Street in around 9h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Forres to Station Road via Inverness Union Street, Bus Station Stance 3, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 3m.

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