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

The cheapest way to get from Peterhead to Oban is to bus which costs £35 - £55 and takes 8h 52m.

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 3m and costs £45 - £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 52m.

How far is it from Peterhead to Oban?

The distance between Peterhead and Oban is 245 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 train and bus which takes 7h 59m and costs £70 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 7h 59m 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.

Train or bus from Peterhead to Oban?

The best way to get from Peterhead to Oban is to train via Glasgow which takes 8h 45m and costs £110 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £55 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.

Can I drive from Peterhead to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Peterhead to Oban is 204 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Peterhead to Oban.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 568+ hotels available in Oban.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Peterhead 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 Aberdeen to Stirlingtrain Aberdeen - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 978
7h 59m
£74–133
Bus
cheapest
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 52m
£35–54
Train via Glasgow
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Aberdeen - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
8h 45m
£115–208
Drive 202.9 mi
1. Drive from Peterhead to Obancar 202.9 mi
4h 3m
£50–72
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 54m
£115–208

Peterhead to Oban by bus and train

14Weekly Services

7h 59mAverage Duration

£74Cheapest Price

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Distance: 243.9 mi
Duration: 7h 59m

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

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

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