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

The cheapest way to get from Methil to Oban is to bus which costs £25 - £40 and takes 6h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Methil to Oban is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Methil and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Methil to Oban station. However, there are services departing from South Grove and arriving at Oban Bus Station via Park & Ride and Edinburgh Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.

How far is it from Methil to Oban?

The distance between Methil and Oban is 157 miles. The road distance is 119.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Methil to Oban without a car is to bus via Park & Ride which takes 5h 54m and costs £27 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Methil to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Methil to Oban bus from?

Methil to Oban bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Edinburgh Airport station.

Train or bus from Methil to Oban?

The best way to get from Methil to Oban is to bus via Park & Ride which takes 5h 54m and costs £27 - £45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £65 - £140 and takes 6h 22m.

Where does the Methil to Oban bus arrive?

Methil to Oban bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Oban Bus Station.

Can I drive from Methil to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Methil to Oban is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Methil to Oban.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 556+ hotels available in Oban.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Methil to Oban by bus, train, 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.

Bus via Park & Ride
best
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus Ember
5h 54m
£28–41
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Princes Streetbus X58
2. Take the bus from Princes Street to Bus Stationbus 978
6h 56m
£26–37
Train
1. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
6h 22m
£69–138
Drive 118.4 mi
1. Drive from Methil to Obancar 118.4 mi
2h 31m
£29–42
Train via National Court
1. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
6h 43m
£69–138

Methil to Oban by bus

42Weekly Buses

5h 54mAverage Duration

£28Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 156 mi
Duration: 5h 54m

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

Ember operates a bus from Edinburgh Airport to Oban Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £13–19 and the journey takes 3h 18m. Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Woodlands Nursery to Oban via Bus Station, Kirkcaldy, Haymarket, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 6h 22m.

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