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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Buckhaven is to bus which costs £25 - £40 and takes 6h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oban to Buckhaven is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Buckhaven?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban station to Buckhaven. However, there are services departing from Station Road and arriving at College Street via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.

How far is it from Oban to Buckhaven?

The distance between Oban and Buckhaven is 173 miles. The road distance is 119.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oban to Buckhaven without a car is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs £35 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Oban to Buckhaven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oban to Buckhaven bus from?

Oban to Buckhaven bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Station Road.

Train or bus from Oban to Buckhaven?

The best way to get from Oban to Buckhaven is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs £35 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £40 and takes 6h 16m.

Where does the Oban to Buckhaven bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oban to Buckhaven?

Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Buckhaven is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Oban to Buckhaven.

Where can I stay near Buckhaven?

There are 1292+ hotels available in Buckhaven.

Oban to Buckhaven - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Oban to Buckhaven by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Oban - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh
5h 39m
£36–93
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Station Road to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 978
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X58
6h 16m
£25–36
Drive 118.5 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Buckhavencar 118.5 mi
2h 32m
£29–42

Oban to Buckhaven by train, foot, and bus

27Weekly Services

5h 39mAverage Duration

£36Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Oban to Buckhaven.

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Distance: 171.7 mi
Duration: 5h 39m

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

You can take a train from Oban to College Street via Glasgow Queen Street, Haymarket, Kirkcaldy, and Bus Station in around 5h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Station Road to College Street via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Bus Station in around 6h 16m.

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