What is the cheapest way to get from Oban Station to Forfar?

The cheapest way to get from Oban Station to Forfar is to bus which costs £23 - £40 and takes 5h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Oban Station to Forfar?

The fastest way to get from Oban Station to Forfar is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Oban Station and Forfar?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban Station station to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Oban Station Rd and arriving at The Cross via Stirling Goosecroft Bus Station and Seagate Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.

How far is it from Oban Station to Forfar?

The distance between Oban Station and Forfar is 156 miles. The road distance is 123.8 miles.

How do I travel from Oban Station to Forfar without a car?

The best way to get from Oban Station to Forfar without a car is to bus which takes 5h 13m and costs £23 - £40.

How long does it take to get from Oban Station to Forfar?

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Oban Station to Forfar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oban Station to Forfar bus from?

Oban Station to Forfar bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Oban Station Rd.

Train or bus from Oban Station to Forfar?

The best way to get from Oban Station to Forfar is to bus which takes 5h 13m and costs £23 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £100 and takes 5h 52m.

Where does the Oban Station to Forfar bus arrive?

Oban Station to Forfar bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Stirling 13 Goosecroft Rd station.

What is the time difference between Oban Station and Forfar?

Forfar is 1h behind Oban Station. It is currently 2:14 PM in Oban Station and 1:14 PM in Forfar.

Can I drive from Oban Station to Forfar?

Yes, the driving distance between Oban Station to Forfar is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Oban Station to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 481+ hotels available in Forfar.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Oban Station to Forfar 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
best
1. Take the bus from Oban Station Rd to Stirling 13 Goosecroft Rdmegabus 978
2. Take the bus from Stirling Goosecroft Bus Station to Dundee Seagate Bus Stationmegabus M9 / ...
5h 13m
£23–35
Train
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen StreetOban - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to DundeeGlasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
5h 52m
£35–96
Drive 123.1 mi
1. Drive from Oban Station to Forfar123.1 mi
2h 31m
£31–44
Bus via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Station Road to Buchanan Bus Station976
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hebrides DriveM9
5h 40m
£25–36

Oban Station to Forfar by bus

9Weekly Buses

5h 13mAverage Duration

£23Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Oban Station to Forfar.

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Distance: 154.7 mi
Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Oban Station, Scotland and Forfar, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Oban Station Rd to The Cross via Stirling Goosecroft Bus Station and Seagate Bus Station in around 5h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Oban to Lidl via Glasgow Queen Street, Dundee, and Railway Station in around 5h 52m.

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