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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Peterhead is to bus via Glasgow which costs £40 - £60 and takes 8h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oban to Peterhead is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Peterhead?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban to Peterhead. However, there are services departing from Corran Halls and arriving at Buchan House via Buchanan Bus Station, Union Square Bus Station and Park & Ride Stance 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.

How far is it from Oban to Peterhead?

The distance between Oban and Peterhead is 284 miles. The road distance is 203.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oban to Peterhead without a car is to bus via Glasgow which takes 8h 25m and costs £40 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 8h 25m to get from Oban to Peterhead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oban to Peterhead bus from?

Oban to Peterhead bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Corran Halls station.

Train or bus from Oban to Peterhead?

The best way to get from Oban to Peterhead is to bus via Glasgow which takes 8h 25m and costs £40 - £60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £110 - £210 and takes 8h 46m.

Where does the Oban to Peterhead bus arrive?

Oban to Peterhead bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Buchanan Bus Stn station.

Can I drive from Oban to Peterhead?

Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Peterhead is 204 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Oban to Peterhead.

Where can I stay near Peterhead?

There are 72+ hotels available in Peterhead.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Oban to Peterhead 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 via Glasgow
best
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls to Buchanan Bus Stnbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus Uk091
8h 25m
£40–60
Train
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Oban - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
8h 46m
£116–208
Drive 202.6 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Peterheadcar 202.6 mi
4h 4m
£50–72
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 978
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus Uk092 / ...
10h 4m
£42–63

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 282.3 mi
Duration: 8h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Corran Halls to Buchan House via Buchanan Bus Stn, Buchanan Bus Station, Union Square Bus Station, and Park & Ride Stance 2 in around 8h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Oban to Buchan House via Glasgow Queen Street, Aberdeen, Union Square Bus Station, and Park & Ride Stance 2 in around 8h 46m.

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