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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Cumnock is to bus which costs £23 - £35 and takes 4h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oban to Cumnock is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Cumnock?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban station to Cumnock station. However, there are services departing from Station Road and arriving at Cumnock Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Kilmarnock Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.

How far is it from Oban to Cumnock?

The distance between Oban and Cumnock is 139 miles. The road distance is 124.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oban to Cumnock without a car is to bus which takes 4h 46m and costs £23 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Oban to Cumnock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oban to Cumnock bus from?

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

Train or bus from Oban to Cumnock?

The best way to get from Oban to Cumnock is to bus which takes 4h 46m and costs £23 - £35. Alternatively, you can train via Kilmarnock Bus Station, which costs £27 - £50 and takes 4h 56m.

Where does the Oban to Cumnock bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oban to Cumnock?

Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Cumnock is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Oban to Cumnock.

Where can I stay near Cumnock?

There are 290+ hotels available in Cumnock.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Oban to Cumnock 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 Station Road to Buchanan Bus Station976 / ...
4h 46m
£23–33
Train via Kilmarnock Bus Station
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen StreetOban - Glasgow Queen Street
4h 56m
£27–47
Drive 123.8 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Cumnock123.8 mi
2h 33m
£31–45
Train
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen StreetOban - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to AuchinleckGlasgow Central - Carlisle / ...
5h 21m
£32–51

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 137.8 mi
Duration: 4h 46m

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

Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Station Road to Buchanan Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost £16–22 and the journey takes 2h 59m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Street twice daily. Tickets cost £20–40 and the journey takes 3h 2m.

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