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 £21 - £40 and takes 6h 17m.

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 Station Rd via Park & Ride and Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.

How far is it from Methil to Oban?

The distance between Methil and Oban is 154 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 6h 17m and costs £21 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 6h 17m 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 Megabus UK, depart from Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D station.

Train or bus from Methil to Oban?

The best way to get from Methil to Oban is to bus which takes 6h 17m and costs £21 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 6h 29m.

Where does the Methil to Oban bus arrive?

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

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 493+ hotels available in Oban.

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 Bus Stop D to Oban Station Rdmegabus 978
6h 17m
£22–40
Train
1. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen StreetEdinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to ObanGlasgow Queen Street - Oban
6h 29m
£37–74
Drive 118.4 mi
1. Drive from Methil to Oban118.4 mi
2h 31m
£29–42
Bus via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh Haymarket Station South to GlasgowUk090
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Road976
7h 3m
£25–45

Methil to Oban by bus

25Weekly Buses

6h 17mAverage Duration

£22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 153.5 mi
Duration: 6h 17m

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

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. Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ex-Servicemen's Club to Oban via Bus Station, Kirkcaldy, Haymarket, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 6h 29m.

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