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

The cheapest way to get from Greenock to Oban is to bus which costs £20 - £28 and takes 4h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Greenock to Oban is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Greenock and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Greenock to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Stance 1 and arriving at Station Road via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Greenock and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Greenock to Oban. However, there are services departing from Greenock West and arriving at Oban via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.

How far is it from Greenock to Oban?

The distance between Greenock and Oban is 118 miles. The road distance is 96.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Greenock to Oban without a car is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs £29 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Greenock to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greenock to Oban bus from?

Greenock to Oban bus services, operated by McGills Buses, depart from Stance 1 station.

Where do I catch the Greenock to Oban train from?

Greenock to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.

Train or bus from Greenock to Oban?

The best way to get from Greenock to Oban is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs £29 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £28 and takes 4h 57m.

Where does the Greenock to Oban bus arrive?

Greenock to Oban bus services, operated by McGills Buses, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Greenock to Oban train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Greenock to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Greenock to Oban is 97 miles. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Greenock to Oban.

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

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Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 502+ hotels available in Oban.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
4h 51m
£29–50
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 906 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus 976
4h 57m
£20–27
Drive 96.2 mi
1. Drive from Greenock to Obancar 96.2 mi
1h 58m
£24–34
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Stance 1 to Bath Streetbus 906 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
5h 7m
£25–45

Greenock to Oban by train and foot

38Weekly Services

4h 51mAverage Duration

£29Cheapest Price

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Distance: 117.8 mi
Duration: 4h 51m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Oban 5 times a day. Tickets cost £20–40 and the journey takes 3h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stance 1 to Station Road via Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 57m.

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