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

The cheapest way to get from Prestwick to Oban is to bus which costs £21 - £35 and takes 4h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Prestwick to Oban is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Prestwick and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Prestwick station to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Station Road and arriving at Station Road via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Prestwick and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Prestwick to Oban. However, there are services departing from Prestwick Town and arriving at Oban via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.

How far is it from Prestwick to Oban?

The distance between Prestwick and Oban is 132 miles. The road distance is 120.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Prestwick to Oban without a car is to bus which takes 4h 53m and costs £21 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Prestwick to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Prestwick to Oban bus from?

Prestwick to Oban bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Station Road.

Where do I catch the Prestwick to Oban train from?

Prestwick to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Prestwick Town station.

Train or bus from Prestwick to Oban?

The best way to get from Prestwick to Oban is to bus which takes 4h 53m and costs £21 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 5h 2m.

Where does the Prestwick to Oban bus arrive?

Prestwick to Oban bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Prestwick to Oban train arrive?

Prestwick to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Prestwick to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Prestwick to Oban is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Prestwick to Oban.

How do I get a train ticket from Prestwick to Oban?

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Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 498+ hotels available in Oban.

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Station Road to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77k / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus 976
4h 53m
£21–31
Train
1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Glasgow Centraltrain Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
5h 2m
£32–57
Drive 119.5 mi
1. Drive from Prestwick to Obancar 119.5 mi
2h 22m
£29–42
Bus via Kyle Street
1. Take the bus from Kyle Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 4
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus 976
6h 4m
£21–31

Prestwick to Oban by train and foot

38Weekly Services

5h 2mAverage Duration

£32Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Prestwick to Oban.

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Distance: 131 mi
Duration: 4h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Station Road to Station Road via Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Prestwick Town to Oban via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 5h 2m.

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