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

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

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 Car Park and arriving at High Street via Princes Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.

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 1m.

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 1m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 1m 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 Scottish Citylink, depart from Corran Halls Car Park station.

Where do I catch the Oban to Dunbar train from?

Oban to Dunbar train services, operated by First 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 1m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 39m.

Where does the Oban to Dunbar bus arrive?

Oban to Dunbar bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink, arrive at Princes Street station.

Where does the Oban to Dunbar train arrive?

Oban to Dunbar train services, operated by First 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?

Book your Oban to Dunbar train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Dunbar?

There are 119+ hotels available in Dunbar.

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

There are 3 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 1m
Drive 152.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Oban to Dunbarcar 152.4 mi
2h 59m
£38–54
Bus
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Princes Streetbus 978
2. Take the bus from Princes Street to High Streetbus X7 / ...
5h 39m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 169.8 mi
Duration: 5h 1m

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 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Corran Halls Car Park to High Street via Princes Street in around 5h 39m.

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