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

The cheapest way to get from Hawick to Oban is to bus which costs £25 - £40 and takes 7h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hawick to Oban is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Hawick and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Hawick to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Mart Street Bus Stance and arriving at Station Road via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.

How far is it from Hawick to Oban?

The distance between Hawick and Oban is 191 miles. The road distance is 171.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hawick to Oban without a car is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs £35 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Hawick to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hawick to Oban bus from?

Hawick to Oban bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from Mart Street Bus Stance station.

Train or bus from Hawick to Oban?

The best way to get from Hawick to Oban is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs £35 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £40 and takes 7h 11m.

Where does the Hawick to Oban bus arrive?

Hawick to Oban bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Can I drive from Hawick to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Hawick to Oban is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Hawick to Oban.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 482+ hotels available in Oban.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Hawick to Oban by train, bus, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Oban
6h 59m
£38–82
Bus via Glasgow
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mart Street Bus Stance to Edinburgh, Bus StationX95
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Glasgow
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Road976
7h 26m
£24–51
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mart Street Bus Stance to Edinburgh, Bus StationX95
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station900
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Road976
7h 11m
£25–38
Drive 170.8 mi
1. Drive from Hawick to Oban170.8 mi
3h 33m
£42–61

Hawick to Oban by bus and train

43Weekly Services

6h 59mAverage Duration

£38Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 190.3 mi
Duration: 6h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Mart Street Bus Stance to Oban via Galashiels Transport Interchange, Galashiels, Edinburgh Waverley, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 6h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mart Street Bus Stance to Station Road via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 11m.

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