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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Forfar is to bus which costs £21 - £40 and takes 5h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oban to Forfar is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Forfar?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban station to Forfar. However, there are services departing from Station Road and arriving at Lidl via Buchanan Bus Station and Railway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.

How far is it from Oban to Forfar?

The distance between Oban and Forfar is 196 miles. The road distance is 123.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oban to Forfar without a car is to bus which takes 5h 46m and costs £21 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Oban to Forfar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oban to Forfar bus from?

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

Train or bus from Oban to Forfar?

The best way to get from Oban to Forfar is to bus which takes 5h 46m and costs £21 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £40 - £95 and takes 5h 53m.

Where does the Oban to Forfar bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oban to Forfar?

Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Forfar is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Oban to Forfar.

Where can I stay near Forfar?

There are 473+ hotels available in Forfar.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Oban to Forfar 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 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to OvergateUk091
5h 46m
£21–37
Train
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen StreetOban - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to DundeeGlasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
5h 53m
£41–91
Drive 123 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Forfar123 mi
2h 32m
£31–45
Bus via Stirling
1. Take the bus from Oban Station Rd to Stirling 13 Goosecroft Rdmegabus 978
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Hebrides DriveM9
5h 55m
£24–34

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 195.2 mi
Duration: 5h 46m

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

You can take a bus from Station Road to Lidl via Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, and Railway Station in around 5h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Oban to Lidl via Glasgow Queen Street, Dundee, and Railway Station in around 5h 53m.

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