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 £22 - £35 and takes 5h 26m.

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 £22 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Perth and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Perth station to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.

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 Low Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

How far is it from Perth to Oban?

The distance between Perth and Oban is 120 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 and bus which takes 4h 22m and costs £21 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 4h 22m 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 FlixBus, depart from Bus 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 via Glasgow which takes 5h 9m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £35 and takes 5h 26m.

Where does the Perth to Oban bus arrive?

Perth to Oban bus services, operated by FlixBus, 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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Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 333+ hotels available in Oban.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Perth 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Perth to Stirlingtrain Dundee - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 978
4h 22m
£21–45
Train via Glasgow
1. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Dundee - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
5h 9m
£68–123
Drive 93.7 mi
1. Drive from Perth to Obancar 93.7 mi
2h 3m
£23–33
Train
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 19m
£68–123
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk093
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 976
5h 26m
£22–32

Perth to Oban by train and bus

14Weekly Services

4h 22mAverage Duration

£21Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 119.4 mi
Duration: 4h 22m

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 and Glasgow Queen Street Low Level in around 5h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 26m.

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