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

The cheapest way to get from Methil to Oban is to bus via Glasgow which costs £25 - £40 and takes 7h 53m.

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 Station Road via Park & Ride and Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.

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 10m and costs £27 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 6h 10m 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 Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Airport station.

Train or bus from Methil to Oban?

The best way to get from Methil to Oban is to bus which takes 6h 10m and costs £27 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £80 and takes 6h 36m.

Where does the Methil to Oban bus arrive?

Methil to Oban bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Station Road.

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 502+ 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 Airport to Station Roadbus 978
6h 10m
£28–40
Bus via Glasgow
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X58
2. Take the bus from St Andrew's House to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus 976
7h 53m
£26–39
Train
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 36m
£52–76
Drive 118.4 mi
1. Drive from Methil to Obancar 118.4 mi
2h 31m
£29–42

Methil to Oban by bus

14Weekly Buses

6h 10mAverage Duration

£28Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 153.6 mi
Duration: 6h 10m

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

Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Airport to Station Road twice daily. Tickets cost £18–25 and the journey takes 3h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Woodlands Nursery to Oban via Bus Station, Kirkcaldy, Haymarket, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 6h 36m.

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