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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Portsoy is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oban to Portsoy is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs £40 - £60.

How far is it from Oban to Portsoy?

The distance between Oban and Portsoy is 186 miles. The road distance is 168.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oban to Portsoy without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 8m and costs £95 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Oban to Portsoy, including transfers.

Train or bus from Oban to Portsoy?

The best way to get from Oban to Portsoy is to train via Aberdeen which takes 8h 18m and costs £110 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 20m.

Can I drive from Oban to Portsoy?

Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Portsoy is 169 miles. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Oban to Portsoy.

Where can I stay near Portsoy?

There are 235+ hotels available in Portsoy.

Oban to Portsoy - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Oban to Portsoy 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, train
best
1. Take the bus from North Pier Car Park to Bus Station918
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 2919
3. Take the train from Inverness to Keith Station
7h 8m
£97–120
Drive 167.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Oban to Portsoy167.6 mi
3h 29m
£41–59
Train via Aberdeen
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeen
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Keith Station
8h 18m
£114–223
Bus
1. Take the bus from North Pier Car Park to Bus Station918
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 2919
3. Take the bus from Union Street to Reidhaven SquareE7
7h 20m
Bus, train via Stirling
1. Take the bus from Oban Station Rd to Stirling 13 Goosecroft Rdmegabus 978
2. Take the train from Stirling to KeithGlasgow Queen Street - Inverness
9h
£77–141
Train
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen StreetOban - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to KeithGlasgow Queen Street - Inverness
9h 45m
£106–167

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 185.3 mi
Duration: 7h 8m

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

You can take a train from Oban to Portsoy via Glasgow Queen Street, Aberdeen, and Keith Station in around 8h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Pier Car Park to Portsoy via Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 2, Union Street, and Reidhaven Square in around 7h 20m.

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