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

The cheapest way to get from Methil to Oban is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 31m.

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 £29 - £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.

Is there a direct train between Methil and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Methil to Oban. However, there are services departing from Leven and arriving at Oban via Haymarket and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.

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 which takes 5h 54m and costs £30 - £60.

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.

Where do I catch the Methil to Oban train from?

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

Train or bus from Methil to Oban?

The best way to get from Methil to Oban is to bus which takes 5h 54m and costs £30 - £60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £60 - £150 and takes 6h 14m.

Where does the Methil to Oban bus arrive?

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

Where does the Methil to Oban train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Oban?

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus Ember
5h 54m
£31–59
Drive 118.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Methil to Obancar 118.4 mi
2h 31m
£29–42
Train
1. Take the train from Leven to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
6h 14m
£65–143
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Leven to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Leven - Edinburgh
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 978
6h 36m
£39–74

Methil to Oban by train

18Weekly Trains

6h 14mAverage Duration

£65Cheapest 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 £13–18 and the journey takes 3h 18m. Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Leven to Oban via Haymarket and Glasgow Queen Street in around 6h 14m.

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