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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Banff is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oban to Banff is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Banff?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban to Banff. However, there are services departing from Corran Halls Car Park and arriving at Low Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Union Square Bus Station, Town Hall and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.

How far is it from Oban to Banff?

The distance between Oban and Banff is 309 miles. The road distance is 173.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oban to Banff without a car is to train which takes 8h 5m and costs £130 - £240.

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

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

Where do I catch the Oban to Banff bus from?

Oban to Banff bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Corran Halls Car Park station.

Train or bus from Oban to Banff?

The best way to get from Oban to Banff is to train which takes 8h 5m and costs £130 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 20m.

Where does the Oban to Banff bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oban to Banff?

Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Banff is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Oban to Banff.

Where can I stay near Banff?

There are 187+ hotels available in Banff.

Oban to Banff - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Oban to Banff by train, bus, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeen
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Huntly
8h 5m
£133–231
Drive 172.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Oban to Banff172.4 mi
3h 32m
£42–61
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Oban Station Rd to Stirling 13 Goosecroft Rd
2. Take the train from Stirling to Inverurie
3. Take the bus from Town Hall to Bus Station308
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Low Street271
10h 51m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Inverurie
3. Take the bus from Town Hall to Bus Station308
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Low Street271
11h 36m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Buchanan Bus Station976
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus StationM9
3. Take the bus from Town Hall to Bus Station308
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Low Street271
12h 20m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 306.8 mi
Duration: 8h 5m

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

You can take a train from Oban to Banff via Glasgow Queen Street, Aberdeen, and Huntly in around 8h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Low Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Union Square Bus Station, Market Place, Town Hall, and Bus Station in around 12h 20m.

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