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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Kilmarnock is to bus which costs £20 - £28 and takes 3h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oban to Kilmarnock is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Kilmarnock?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban station to Kilmarnock station. However, there are services departing from Station Road and arriving at Kilmarnock Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Oban and Kilmarnock?

No, there is no direct train from Oban to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Oban and arriving at Kilmarnock via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

How far is it from Oban to Kilmarnock?

The distance between Oban and Kilmarnock is 122 miles. The road distance is 109.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oban to Kilmarnock without a car is to bus which takes 3h 49m and costs £20 - £28.

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

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Oban to Kilmarnock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oban to Kilmarnock bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Oban to Kilmarnock train from?

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

Train or bus from Oban to Kilmarnock?

The best way to get from Oban to Kilmarnock is to bus which takes 3h 49m and costs £20 - £28. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £24 - £45 and takes 3h 56m.

Where does the Oban to Kilmarnock bus arrive?

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

Where does the Oban to Kilmarnock train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oban to Kilmarnock?

Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Kilmarnock is 110 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Oban to Kilmarnock.

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

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Where can I stay near Kilmarnock?

There are 509+ hotels available in Kilmarnock.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Oban to Kilmarnock by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Station Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 976
3h 49m
£20–28
Train
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Oban - Glasgow Queen Street
3h 56m
£24–42
Drive 109.3 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Kilmarnockcar 109.3 mi
2h 16m
£27–39
Train via Glasgow
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Oban - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Kilmarnocktrain Glasgow Central - Kilmarnock / ...
4h 26m
£29–46

Oban to Kilmarnock by train, foot, and bus

27Weekly Services

3h 56mAverage Duration

£24Cheapest Price

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Distance: 121.1 mi
Duration: 3h 49m

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

Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Station Road to Buchanan Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £16–22 and the journey takes 2h 59m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Street 4 times a day. Tickets cost £20–40 and the journey takes 3h 2m.

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