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

The cheapest way to get from Musselburgh to Oban is to bus which costs £20 - £30 and takes 5h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Musselburgh to Oban is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Musselburgh and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Musselburgh to Oban station. However, there are services departing from High Street and arriving at Bus Station via Princes Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Musselburgh and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Musselburgh to Oban. However, there are services departing from Musselburgh and arriving at Oban via Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.

How far is it from Musselburgh to Oban?

The distance between Musselburgh and Oban is 147 miles. The road distance is 132.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Musselburgh to Oban without a car is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs £60 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Musselburgh to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Musselburgh to Oban bus from?

Musselburgh to Oban bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Princes Street station.

Where do I catch the Musselburgh to Oban train from?

Musselburgh to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Musselburgh to Oban?

The best way to get from Musselburgh to Oban is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £30 and takes 5h 44m.

Where does the Musselburgh to Oban bus arrive?

Musselburgh to Oban bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Musselburgh to Oban train arrive?

Musselburgh to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.

Can I drive from Musselburgh to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Musselburgh to Oban is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Musselburgh to Oban.

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

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Where can I stay near Oban?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
5h 8m
£62–119
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Bus Stationbus 978
5h 44m
£21–29
Drive 131.4 mi
1. Drive from Musselburgh to Obancar 131.4 mi
2h 36m
£33–47
Train via Haymarket Station
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
5h 58m
£62–117

Musselburgh to Oban by train

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Distance: 146.1 mi
Duration: 5h 8m

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

You can take a train from Musselburgh to Oban via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 5h 8m. Alternatively, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Princes Street to Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost £19–27 and the journey takes 4h 7m.

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