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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Forres is to bus which costs £22 - £40 and takes 4h 24m.

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 to Forres. However, there are services departing from North Pier Car Park and arriving at Leys Road via Fort William Bus Station, Falcon Sq and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.

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, Perth and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.

How far is it from Oban to Forres?

The distance between Oban and Forres is 135 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 4h 24m and costs £22 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 4h 24m 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 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 4h 24m and costs £22 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £100 - £250 and takes 9h 4m.

Where does the Oban to Forres bus arrive?

Oban to Forres bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, 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 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?

There are 472+ hotels available in Forres.

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

There are 4 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 Corran Halls to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
4h 24m
£23–37
Train
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 4m
£109–247
Drive 131.1 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Forrescar 131.1 mi
2h 47m
£33–48
Bus via Fort William
1. Take the bus from North Pier Car Park to Bus Stationbus 919
2. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
5h 36m
£24–42

Oban to Forres by bus and train

21Weekly Services

4h 24mAverage Duration

£23Cheapest Price

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Distance: 134 mi
Duration: 4h 24m

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

Ember operates a bus from Corran Halls to Inverness Union Street 3 times a day. Tickets cost £12–18 and the journey takes 3h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Oban to Forres via Glasgow Queen Street, Perth, and Inverness in around 9h 4m.

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