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

The cheapest way to get from Maybole to Oban is to bus which costs £23 - £35 and takes 5h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Maybole to Oban is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Maybole and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Maybole to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Kirland Street and arriving at Oban Bus Station via Ayr Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Maybole and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Maybole to Oban. However, there are services departing from Maybole and arriving at Oban via Ayr and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

How far is it from Maybole to Oban?

The distance between Maybole and Oban is 145 miles. The road distance is 132.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Maybole to Oban without a car is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs £60 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Maybole to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maybole to Oban bus from?

Maybole to Oban bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Maybole to Oban train from?

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

Train or bus from Maybole to Oban?

The best way to get from Maybole to Oban is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £35 and takes 5h 41m.

Where does the Maybole to Oban bus arrive?

Maybole to Oban bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Maybole to Oban train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Maybole to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Maybole to Oban is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Maybole to Oban.

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

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Where can I stay near Oban?

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Maybole to Oban - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Maybole 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 Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
5h 25m
£62–117
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Oban Bus Stationbus Ember
5h 41m
£24–33
Drive 131.6 mi
1. Drive from Maybole to Obancar 131.6 mi
2h 35m
£33–48
Train via Kirland Street
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
5h 47m
£60–113
Bus via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Nithsdale Drivebus 4
2. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Bus Stationbus 976
7h 44m
£26–38

Maybole to Oban by train and foot

8Weekly Services

5h 25mAverage Duration

£62Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 144.4 mi
Duration: 5h 25m

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

You can take a train from Maybole to Oban via Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 5h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kirland Street to Oban Bus Station via Ayr Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Stn in around 5h 41m.

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