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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Prestwick is to bus which costs £22 - £35 and takes 3h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oban to Prestwick is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Prestwick?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban station to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Station Road and arriving at Saunterne Road via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Oban and Prestwick?

No, there is no direct train from Oban to Prestwick. However, there are services departing from Oban and arriving at Prestwick Town via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.

How far is it from Oban to Prestwick?

The distance between Oban and Prestwick is 132 miles. The road distance is 120.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oban to Prestwick without a car is to bus which takes 3h 54m and costs £22 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Oban to Prestwick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oban to Prestwick bus from?

Oban to Prestwick bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Station Road.

Where do I catch the Oban to Prestwick train from?

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

Train or bus from Oban to Prestwick?

The best way to get from Oban to Prestwick is to bus which takes 3h 54m and costs £22 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 4h 12m.

Where does the Oban to Prestwick bus arrive?

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

Where does the Oban to Prestwick train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oban to Prestwick?

Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Prestwick is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Oban to Prestwick.

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

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Where can I stay near Prestwick?

There are 487+ hotels available in Prestwick.

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Station Road to Buchanan Bus Station976
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Saunterne RoadX77k / ...
3h 54m
£22–31
Train
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen StreetOban - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestwick TownGlasgow Central - Ayr / ...
4h 12m
£31–48
Drive 119.5 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Prestwick119.5 mi
2h 22m
£30–43
Bus via Gardiner Street
1. Take the bus from Station Road to Buchanan Bus Station976
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Gardiner Street4
5h 21m
£22–31

Oban to Prestwick by bus

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3h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 131.4 mi
Duration: 3h 54m

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

You can take a bus from Station Road to Saunterne Road via Buchanan Bus Station in around 3h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Oban to Prestwick Town via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 4h 12m.

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