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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Kilmarnock is to bus via Corran Halls Car Park which costs £19 - £28 and takes 3h 55m.

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 Oban Bus Station and arriving at Kilmarnock Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.

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 42m and costs £20 - £28.

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

It takes approximately 3h 42m 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 Ember, depart from Oban Bus Station.

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 42m and costs £20 - £28. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £95 and takes 4h 26m.

Where does the Oban to Kilmarnock bus arrive?

Oban to Kilmarnock bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Buchanan Bus Stn 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 517+ 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 Oban Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stnbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus X76 / ...
3h 42m
£20–28
Train
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
£51–92
Drive 109.3 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Kilmarnockcar 109.3 mi
2h 16m
£27–39
Bus via Corran Halls Car Park
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 976
3h 55m
£20–28

Oban to Kilmarnock by bus

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Distance: 121.4 mi
Duration: 3h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Oban Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Stn and Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Oban to Kilmarnock via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 4h 26m.

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