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 Airport (GLA) which costs £30 - £55 and takes 8h 52m.

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 3m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Peterhead?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban station to Peterhead. However, there are services departing from Oban Station Rd and arriving at Buchan House via Bus Station, Union Square Bus Station and Park & Ride Stance 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.

How far is it from Oban to Peterhead?

The distance between Oban and Peterhead is 242 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 which takes 8h 24m and costs £35 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 8h 24m 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 Megabus UK, depart from Oban Station Rd.

Train or bus from Oban to Peterhead?

The best way to get from Oban to Peterhead is to bus which takes 8h 24m and costs £35 - £60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £60 - £140 and takes 8h 47m.

Where does the Oban to Peterhead bus arrive?

Oban to Peterhead bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Stirling 13 Goosecroft Rd station.

Can I drive from Oban to Peterhead?

Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Peterhead is 204 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Oban to Peterhead.

Where can I stay near Peterhead?

There are 124+ hotels available in Peterhead.

Oban to Peterhead - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Oban to Peterhead by bus, train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Oban Station Rd to Stirling 13 Goosecroft Rdmegabus 978
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Union Square Bus StationM9
8h 24m
£39–55
Bus via Glasgow Airport (GLA)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Station Road to Terminal Building977 / ...
2. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Union Square Bus StationUk091
8h 52m
£33–53
Train
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen StreetOban - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to AberdeenGlasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
8h 47m
£63–135
Drive 202.5 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Peterhead202.5 mi
4h 3m
£51–74
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Terminal Building
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)GLA - ABZ
9h 9m
£104–228

Oban to Peterhead by bus

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8h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 241.1 mi
Duration: 8h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Oban Station Rd to Buchan House via Bus Station, Union Square Bus Station, and Park & Ride Stance 2 in around 8h 24m. 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 47m.

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