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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Forres is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 46m.

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 46m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Forres?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban to Forres. However, there are services departing from North Pier Car Park and arriving at Cumming Street via Bus Station and Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Oban and Forres?

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

How far is it from Oban to Forres?

The distance between Oban and Forres is 142 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 which takes 5h 47m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 47m 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 West Coast Motors, depart from North Pier Car Park station.

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 bus which takes 5h 47m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £65 - £190 and takes 8h 28m.

Where does the Oban to Forres bus arrive?

Oban to Forres bus services, operated by West Coast Motors, arrive at 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 46m 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?

There are 407+ hotels available in Forres.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Oban to Forres 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 North Pier Car Park to Bus Station918
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 2919
3. Take the bus from Union Street to Cumming StreetE7
5h 47m
Drive 131.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Oban to Forres131.1 mi
2h 46m
£32–47
Train
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeen
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Forres Station
8h 28m
£65–181

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 141.1 mi
Duration: 5h 47m

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

You can take a bus from North Pier Car Park to Cumming Street via Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 2, and Union Street in around 5h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Oban to Forres Station via Glasgow Queen Street and Aberdeen in around 8h 28m.

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