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 £40 - £95 and takes 8h 39m.

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 5m 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 Oban Bus Station via Union Square Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.

How far is it from Peterhead to Oban?

The distance between Peterhead and Oban is 244 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 and train via Stirling which takes 7h 52m and costs £60 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 7h 52m 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 Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Buchan House station.

Where does the Peterhead to Oban bus arrive?

Peterhead to Oban bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Union Square Bus Station.

Can I drive from Peterhead to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Peterhead to Oban is 204 miles. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Peterhead to Oban.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 540+ hotels available in Oban.

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

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

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Bus, train via Stirling
best
1. Take the bus from Buchan House to Union Square Bus Stationbus 61 / ...
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Stirlingtrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 978
7h 52m
£63–117
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchan House to Union Square Bus Stationbus 61 / ...
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Oban Bus Stationbus
8h 39m
£42–92
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Buchan House to Union Square Bus Stationbus 61 / ...
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
8h 49m
£92–162
Drive 202.9 mi
1. Drive from Peterhead to Obancar 202.9 mi
4h 5m
£52–74

Peterhead to Oban by bus and train

8Weekly Services

8h 49mAverage Duration

£92Cheapest Price

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Distance: 242.3 mi
Duration: 7h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Buchan House to Oban Bus Station via Union Square Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Stn in around 8h 39m.

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