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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Wick is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 4h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oban to Wick is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Wick?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban station to Wick. However, there are services departing from Oban Bus Station and arriving at Wick Co-op via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Oban and Wick?

No, there is no direct train from Oban to Wick. However, there are services departing from Oban and arriving at Wick via Glasgow Queen Street, Perth and Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 13m.

How far is it from Oban to Wick?

The distance between Oban and Wick is 221 miles. The road distance is 207.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oban to Wick without a car is to bus which takes 7h 9m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Oban to Wick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oban to Wick bus from?

Oban to Wick bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Oban Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Oban to Wick train from?

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

Train or bus from Oban to Wick?

The best way to get from Oban to Wick is to bus which takes 7h 9m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £80 - £250 and takes 13h 13m.

Where does the Oban to Wick bus arrive?

Oban to Wick bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.

Where does the Oban to Wick train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oban to Wick?

Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Wick is 207 miles. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Oban to Wick.

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

Book your Oban to Wick train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Wick?

There are 178+ hotels available in Wick.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Oban to Wick 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
best
1. Take the bus from Oban Bus Station to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Wick Co-opbus Ember
7h 9m
Drive 206.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Oban to Wickcar 206.1 mi
4h 27m
£51–73
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Oban Bus Station to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the train from Inverness to Wicktrain Inverness - Wick
8h 40m
Bus via Town Hall
1. Take the bus from Oban Bus Station to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Town Hallbus X99
7h 14m
Train
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
3. Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
4. Take the train from Inverness to Wicktrain
13h 13m
£82–246

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 219.6 mi
Duration: 7h 9m

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

You can take a bus from Oban Bus Station to Wick Co-op via Inverness Union Street in around 7h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Oban to Wick via Glasgow Queen Street, Perth, and Inverness in around 13h 13m.

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