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

The cheapest way to get from Markinch to Oban is to bus which costs £23 - £40 and takes 6h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Markinch to Oban is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Markinch and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Markinch to Oban station. However, there are services departing from High Street and arriving at Oban Station Rd via Bus Station, Park & Ride and Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Markinch and Oban?

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 51m.

How far is it from Markinch to Oban?

The distance between Markinch and Oban is 172 miles. The road distance is 113.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Markinch to Oban without a car is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs £40 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Markinch to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Markinch to Oban bus from?

Markinch to Oban bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D station.

Where do I catch the Markinch to Oban train from?

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

Train or bus from Markinch to Oban?

The best way to get from Markinch to Oban is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs £40 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £40 and takes 6h 1m.

Where does the Markinch to Oban bus arrive?

Markinch to Oban bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Oban Station Rd.

Where does the Markinch to Oban train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Markinch to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Markinch to Oban is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Markinch to Oban.

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

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Where can I stay near Oban?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Markinch to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
5h 51m
£41–109
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D to Oban Station Rdbus megabus 978
6h 1m
£23–36
Drive 112.8 mi
1. Drive from Markinch to Obancar 112.8 mi
2h 22m
£28–40
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Markinch to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Haymarket Station South to Glasgowbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus 975 / ...
6h 22m
£29–68

Markinch to Oban by train

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5h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 170.9 mi
Duration: 5h 51m

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 51m. Alternatively, Megabus UK operates a bus from Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D to Oban Station Rd once daily. Tickets cost £12–18 and the journey takes 3h 34m.

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