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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Shotts is to bus which costs £17 - £26 and takes 4h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oban to Shotts is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Shotts?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban to Shotts. However, there are services departing from Corran Halls Car Park and arriving at King Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Harthill Services. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Oban and Shotts?

No, there is no direct train from Oban to Shotts. However, there are services departing from Oban and arriving at Shotts via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.

How far is it from Oban to Shotts?

The distance between Oban and Shotts is 115 miles. The road distance is 111.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oban to Shotts without a car is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs £25 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Oban to Shotts, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oban to Shotts bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Oban to Shotts train from?

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

Train or bus from Oban to Shotts?

The best way to get from Oban to Shotts is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs £25 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £26 and takes 4h 49m.

Where does the Oban to Shotts bus arrive?

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

Where does the Oban to Shotts train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oban to Shotts?

Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Shotts is 111 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Oban to Shotts.

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

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Where can I stay near Shotts?

There are 651+ hotels available in Shotts.

Oban to Shotts - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 240 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen StreetOban - Glasgow Queen Street
4h 9m
£25–50
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Buchanan Bus Station976
4h 49m
£18–26
Drive 110.8 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Shotts110.8 mi
2h 20m
£28–40
Bus, line 240 bus
1. Take the bus from Station Road to Buchanan Bus Station976
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Pollock Street240
5h 35m

Oban to Shotts by train and foot

27Weekly Services

4h 9mAverage Duration

£25Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 114.2 mi
Duration: 4h 9m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Street 4 times a day. Tickets cost £20–45 and the journey takes 3h 2m. Alternatively, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Buchanan Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £15–22 and the journey takes 2h 58m.

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