There are 4 ways to get from Markinch to Oban by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Markinch to Haymarkettrain
- Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
5h 50m£41–104Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus X24
- Take the bus from North Approach Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X24 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus 976
6h 13m£25–38Train, bus
- Take the train from Markinch to Haymarkettrain
- Take the bus from Haymarket Station to Public Toiletsbus E4 / ...
- Take the bus from Public Toilets to Station Roadbus 976 / ...
6h 12mDrive 112.8 mi
- Drive from Markinch to Obancar 112.8 mi
2h 22m£28–40
Markinch to Oban by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Markinch to Oban is to bus which costs £25 - £40 and takes 6h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Markinch to Oban is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs £27 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Markinch to Oban station. However, there are services departing from High Street and arriving at Station Road via Bus Station, North Approach Road and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Markinch to Oban. However, there are services departing from Markinch and arriving at Oban via Haymarket and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
The distance between Markinch and Oban is 172 miles. The road distance is 113.5 miles.
The best way to get from Markinch to Oban without a car is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs £40 - £110.
It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Markinch to Oban, including transfers.
Markinch to Oban bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Bus Station.
Markinch to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Markinch station.
The best way to get from Markinch to Oban is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs £40 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £40 and takes 6h 13m.
What companies run services between Markinch, Scotland and Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland?
You can take a train from Markinch to Oban via Haymarket and Glasgow Queen Street in around 5h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High Street to Station Road via Bus Station, North Approach Road, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 13m.
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from Markinch to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–25
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
- Standard
- £10–13
- 1st Class
- £17–25
Train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–24
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Oban
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Markinch to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £24–35
- 1st Class
- £29–40
- Phone
- 0800 031 8542
- Passengerassistance@lumo.co.uk.
- Website
- lumo.co.uk
Train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.lumo.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- ride@ember.to
- Website
- ember.to
Bus from Haymarket Station to Public Toilets
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://www.ember.to/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- info@citylink.co.uk
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Public Toilets to Station Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Road
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- enquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- uk.megabus.com
Bus from Public Toilets to Station Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- https://uk.megabus.com
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- customer.services@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Bus Station to North Approach Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from North Approach Road to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Markinch to Oban bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at North Approach Road station.
Markinch to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Haymarket station.
Yes, the driving distance between Markinch to Oban is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Markinch to Oban.
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