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

The cheapest way to get from Girvan to Oban is to bus which costs £24 - £40 and takes 6h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Girvan to Oban is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Girvan and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Girvan to Oban station. However, there are services departing from High Street and arriving at Station Road via Ayr Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Girvan and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Girvan to Oban. However, there are services departing from Girvan and arriving at Oban via Ayr and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.

How far is it from Girvan to Oban?

The distance between Girvan and Oban is 158 miles. The road distance is 144.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Girvan to Oban without a car is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs £40 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Girvan to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Girvan to Oban bus from?

Girvan to Oban bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from High Street station.

Where do I catch the Girvan to Oban train from?

Girvan to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.

Train or bus from Girvan to Oban?

The best way to get from Girvan to Oban is to train which takes 5h 52m and costs £40 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £40 and takes 6h 29m.

Where does the Girvan to Oban bus arrive?

Girvan to Oban bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Ayr Bus Station.

Where does the Girvan to Oban train arrive?

Girvan to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Girvan to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Girvan to Oban is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Girvan to Oban.

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

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Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 492+ hotels available in Oban.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Girvan to Oban by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow CentralAyr - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to ObanGlasgow Queen Street - Oban
5h 52m
£40–76
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from High Street to Ayr Bus Station58 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationX77
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Road976 / ...
6h 29m
£24–36
Drive 144.1 mi
1. Drive from Girvan to Oban144.1 mi
2h 50m
£36–52

Girvan to Oban by train and foot

8Weekly Services

5h 52mAverage Duration

£40Cheapest Price

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Distance: 156.6 mi
Duration: 5h 52m

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

You can take a train from Girvan to Oban via Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 5h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High Street to Station Road via Ayr Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 29m.

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