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

The cheapest way to get from Perth to Oban is to bus which costs £19 - £30 and takes 5h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Perth to Oban is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Perth and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Perth to Oban. However, there are services departing from South Methven Street and arriving at Corran Halls via Park and Ride and Glasgow Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Perth and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Perth to Oban. However, there are services departing from Perth and arriving at Oban via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.

How far is it from Perth to Oban?

The distance between Perth and Oban is 157 miles. The road distance is 94.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Perth to Oban without a car is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs £65 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Perth to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Perth to Oban bus from?

Perth to Oban bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, depart from Canal Street station.

Where do I catch the Perth to Oban train from?

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

Train or bus from Perth to Oban?

The best way to get from Perth to Oban is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £30 and takes 5h 32m.

Where does the Perth to Oban bus arrive?

Perth to Oban bus services, operated by Park's of Hamilton, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Perth to Oban train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Perth to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Perth to Oban is 94 miles. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Perth to Oban.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Perth to Oban?

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Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 569+ hotels available in Oban.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Dundee - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
5h 18m
£67–124
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Terminal Buildingbus Uk091
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Corran Hallsbus Ember
5h 32m
£19–30
Drive 93.7 mi
1. Drive from Perth to Obancar 93.7 mi
2h 3m
£24–34
Bus via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Canal Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 976
5h 43m
£22–37

Perth to Oban by train

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5h 18mAverage Duration

£67Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 156.2 mi
Duration: 5h 18m

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

You can take a train from Perth to Oban via Glasgow Queen Street in around 5h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Methven Street to Corran Halls via Lamberkine Drive, Park and Ride, and Glasgow Airport in around 5h 32m.

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