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

The cheapest way to get from Peterhead to Oban is to bus via Inverness which costs £28 - £40 and takes 9h 46m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Peterhead and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Peterhead to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Buchan House and arriving at Bus Station via Park & Ride Stance 1, Union Square Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Peterhead and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Peterhead to Oban. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen and arriving at Oban via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.

How far is it from Peterhead to Oban?

The distance between Peterhead and Oban is 281 miles. The road distance is 204.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Peterhead to Oban without a car is to bus which takes 8h 45m and costs £30 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 8h 45m to get from Peterhead to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Peterhead to Oban bus from?

Peterhead to Oban bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Union Square Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Peterhead to Oban train from?

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

Train or bus from Peterhead to Oban?

The best way to get from Peterhead to Oban is to bus which takes 8h 45m and costs £30 - £50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £100 - £220 and takes 8h 52m.

Where does the Peterhead to Oban bus arrive?

Peterhead to Oban bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Peterhead to Oban train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Peterhead to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Peterhead to Oban is 204 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Peterhead to Oban.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 568+ hotels available in Oban.

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk091
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 976
8h 45m
£31–47
Bus via Inverness
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bridge of Don Park and Ride to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Corran Hallsbus Ember
9h 46m
£28–40
Train
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Aberdeen - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
8h 52m
£109–214
Drive 202.9 mi
1. Drive from Peterhead to Obancar 202.9 mi
4h 4m
£51–73

Peterhead to Oban by bus

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8h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 279.4 mi
Duration: 8h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Buchan House to Bus Station via Park & Ride Stance 1, Union Square Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchan House to Oban via Park & Ride Stance 1, Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 8h 52m.

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