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

The cheapest way to get from Peterhead to Oban is to bus via Aberdeen which costs £30 - £55 and takes 11h 17m.

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 2m 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 Station Road via Market Street, Town Hall, Union Square Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.

How far is it from Peterhead to Oban?

The distance between Peterhead and Oban is 280 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 taxi and train which takes 7h 23m and costs £110 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 23m 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 Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Union Square Bus Station.

Train or bus from Peterhead to Oban?

The best way to get from Peterhead to Oban is to bus which takes 11h 10m and costs £40 - £65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £65 - £140 and takes 10h 32m.

Where does the Peterhead to Oban bus arrive?

Peterhead to Oban bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, 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 2m to drive from Peterhead to Oban.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 493+ hotels available in Oban.

Peterhead to Oban - 6 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Peterhead to Oban by taxi, 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.

Taxi, train
best
1. Take the taxi from Peterhead to Aberdeen
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Street
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Oban
7h 23m
£117–209
Bus via Aberdeen
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationUk091
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Road976
11h 17m
£32–53
Bus
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationM9
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Road976
11h 10m
£42–61
Drive 202.9 mi
1. Drive from Peterhead to Oban202.9 mi
4h 2m
£50–72
Train
1. Take the train from Inverurie to Glasgow Queen StreetInverurie - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to ObanGlasgow Queen Street - Oban
10h 32m
£65–136
Train via Stirling
1. Take the train from Inverurie to Stirling
2. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Street
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Oban
10h 45m
£71–138

Peterhead to Oban by bus

1Weekly Buses

11h 10mAverage Duration

£42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 278.6 mi
Duration: 7h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Buchan House to Station Road via Market Street, Town Hall, Union Square Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 11h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchan House to Oban via Market Street, Town Hall, Inverurie, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 10h 32m.

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