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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Forres is to bus and line 919 bus and train which costs £25 - £40 and takes 7h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oban to Forres is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Forres?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban station to Forres. However, there are services departing from Station Road and arriving at Leys Road via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Oban and Forres?

No, there is no direct train from Oban to Forres. However, there are services departing from Oban and arriving at Forres via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.

How far is it from Oban to Forres?

The distance between Oban and Forres is 140 miles. The road distance is 131.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oban to Forres without a car is to bus and line 919 bus and train which takes 7h 35m and costs £25 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from Oban to Forres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oban to Forres bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Oban to Forres train from?

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

Train or bus from Oban to Forres?

The best way to get from Oban to Forres is to train which takes 8h 28m and costs £55 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 8h 55m.

Where does the Oban to Forres bus arrive?

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

Where does the Oban to Forres train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oban to Forres?

Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Forres is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Oban to Forres.

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

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Where can I stay near Forres?

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Oban to Forres - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 919 bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Oban to Forres by bus, train, or car

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Bus, line 919 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from North Pier Car Park to Bus Stationbus 918
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Filling Stationbus 919
3. Take the bus from Filling Station to Drum Greenbus 919
4. Take the bus from Drum Green to Bus Station Stance 2bus 919 / ...
5. Take the train from Inverness to Forres Stationtrain
7h 35m
£26–40
Train
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Oban - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Forrestrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
8h 28m
£55–136
Drive 131.1 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Forrescar 131.1 mi
2h 47m
£32–46
Bus
1. Take the bus from Station Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 976
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 4 to Leys Roadbus M96
8h 55m
£31–49
Train via Perth
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
3. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
9h 2m
£43–112

Oban to Forres by train

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8h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 139.2 mi
Duration: 7h 35m

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

You can take a train from Oban to Forres via Glasgow Queen Street in around 8h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Station Road to Leys Road via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 4 in around 8h 55m.

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