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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Perth is to drive which costs £22 - £35 and takes 2h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oban to Perth is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs £22 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Perth?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban to Perth station. However, there are services departing from Corran Halls Car Park and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Oban and Perth?

No, there is no direct train from Oban to Perth. However, there are services departing from Oban and arriving at Perth via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.

How far is it from Oban to Perth?

The distance between Oban and Perth is 157 miles. The road distance is 93.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oban to Perth without a car is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs £30 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Oban to Perth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oban to Perth bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Oban to Perth train from?

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

Train or bus from Oban to Perth?

The best way to get from Oban to Perth is to train which takes 4h 29m and costs £30 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £40 and takes 4h 51m.

Where does the Oban to Perth bus arrive?

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

Where does the Oban to Perth train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oban to Perth?

Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Perth is 94 miles. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Oban to Perth.

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

Book your Oban to Perth train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Perth?

There are 520+ hotels available in Perth.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Oban - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
4h 29m
£33–59
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 976
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Uk093
4h 51m
£21–38
Drive 93.1 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Perthcar 93.1 mi
2h 2m
£23–33
Bus via Manse Road
1. Take the bus from Station Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 976
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manse Roadbus M8 / ...
5h 2m
£23–32

Oban to Perth by train

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4h 29mAverage Duration

£33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 156.2 mi
Duration: 4h 29m

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

You can take a train from Oban to Perth via Glasgow Queen Street in around 4h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 51m.

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