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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Dunbar is to bus via Edinburgh which costs £24 - £35 and takes 5h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oban to Dunbar is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Dunbar?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban to Dunbar. However, there are services departing from Corran Halls and arriving at High Street via West Maitland Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Oban and Dunbar?

No, there is no direct train from Oban to Dunbar. However, there are services departing from Oban and arriving at Dunbar via Glasgow Queen Street and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

How far is it from Oban to Dunbar?

The distance between Oban and Dunbar is 171 miles. The road distance is 153.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oban to Dunbar without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs £65 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Oban to Dunbar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oban to Dunbar bus from?

Oban to Dunbar bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Corran Halls station.

Where do I catch the Oban to Dunbar train from?

Oban to Dunbar train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.

Train or bus from Oban to Dunbar?

The best way to get from Oban to Dunbar is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs £65 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus via Edinburgh, which costs £24 - £35 and takes 5h 5m.

Where does the Oban to Dunbar bus arrive?

Oban to Dunbar bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Haymarket station.

Where does the Oban to Dunbar train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oban to Dunbar?

Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Dunbar is 153 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Oban to Dunbar.

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

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Where can I stay near Dunbar?

There are 126+ hotels available in Dunbar.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Dunbartrain
5h 3m
£70–137
Bus via Edinburgh
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls to Haymarketbus Ember
2. Take the bus from West Maitland Street to High Streetbus X7 / ...
5h 5m
£24–33
Drive 152.4 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Dunbarcar 152.4 mi
2h 59m
£38–54
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Princes Streetbus 978
2. Take the bus from Princes Street to High Streetbus X7 / ...
5h 40m
£24–33

Oban to Dunbar by train

22Weekly Trains

5h 3mAverage Duration

£70Cheapest Price

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Distance: 169.7 mi
Duration: 5h 3m

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

You can take a train from Oban to Dunbar via Glasgow Queen Street and Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Corran Halls to High Street via Haymarket and West Maitland Street in around 5h 5m.

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