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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Markinch is to bus and line 31 bus which costs £17 - £28 and takes 6h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oban to Markinch is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Markinch?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban to Markinch. However, there are services departing from Corran Halls Car Park and arriving at High Street via Buchanan Bus Station, North Approach Road and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Oban and Markinch?

No, there is no direct train from Oban to Markinch. However, there are services departing from Oban and arriving at Markinch via Glasgow Queen Street and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.

How far is it from Oban to Markinch?

The distance between Oban and Markinch is 172 miles. The road distance is 113.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oban to Markinch without a car is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs £40 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Oban to Markinch, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oban to Markinch bus from?

Oban to Markinch bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Corran Halls Car Park station.

Where do I catch the Oban to Markinch train from?

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

Train or bus from Oban to Markinch?

The best way to get from Oban to Markinch is to train which takes 5h 12m and costs £40 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £40 and takes 5h 45m.

Where does the Oban to Markinch bus arrive?

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

Where does the Oban to Markinch train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oban to Markinch?

Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Markinch is 113 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Oban to Markinch.

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

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Where can I stay near Markinch?

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Oban to Markinch - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 31 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Markinchtrain
5h 12m
£41–94
Bus, line 31 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Oban Station Rd to Stirling 13 Goosecroft Rdbus megabus 978
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Arrival Baybus 31 / ...
6h 22m
£17–27
Bus
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 976
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus X24 / ...
3. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Glenrothes Bus Station Arrival Baybus X24
5h 45m
£26–40
Drive 112.8 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Markinchcar 112.8 mi
2h 23m
£28–40

Oban to Markinch by train

27Weekly Trains

5h 12mAverage Duration

£41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 171 mi
Duration: 5h 12m

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

You can take a train from Oban to Markinch via Glasgow Queen Street and Haymarket in around 5h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Corran Halls Car Park to High Street via Buchanan Bus Station, North Approach Road, Glenrothes Bus Station Arrival Bay, and Bus Station in around 5h 45m.

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