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

The cheapest way to get from Peebles to Oban is to bus which costs £23 - £35 and takes 6h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Peebles to Oban is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Peebles and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Peebles to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Eastgate Post Office and arriving at Bus Station via Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

How far is it from Peebles to Oban?

The distance between Peebles and Oban is 165 miles. The road distance is 141.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Peebles to Oban without a car is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs £60 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Peebles to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Peebles to Oban bus from?

Peebles to Oban bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from Eastgate Post Office station.

Train or bus from Peebles to Oban?

The best way to get from Peebles to Oban is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs £60 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £35 and takes 6h 30m.

Where does the Peebles to Oban bus arrive?

Peebles to Oban bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Can I drive from Peebles to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Peebles to Oban is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Peebles to Oban.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 502+ hotels available in Oban.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Peebles to Oban by train, bus, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
6h 11m
£64–120
Bus via Glasgow
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Eastgate Post Office to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus X62
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 976
6h 48m
£19–43
Bus
1. Take the bus from Eastgate Post Office to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus X62
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 978
6h 30m
£23–32
Drive 140.8 mi
1. Drive from Peebles to Obancar 140.8 mi
2h 52m
£35–51
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Eastgate Post Office to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus X62
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
6h 37m
£64–120

Peebles to Oban by bus, foot, and train

8Weekly Services

6h 11mAverage Duration

£64Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 163.9 mi
Duration: 6h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Scout Hall to Oban via Surgeons' Hall, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 6h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Eastgate Post Office to Bus Station via Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 6h 30m.

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