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 £22 - £35 and takes 4h 38m.

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 £29 - £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 Oban Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

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 133 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 38m and costs £22 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m 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 38m and costs £22 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £55 - £110 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?

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Prestwick to Oban - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 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 Stn to Oban Bus Stationbus Ember
4h 38m
£22–31
Train
1. Take the train from Prestwick Town to Glasgow Centraltrain Stranraer - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
5h 2m
£57–105
Drive 119.5 mi
1. Drive from Prestwick to Obancar 119.5 mi
2h 22m
£30–43

Prestwick to Oban by bus

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4h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 131.8 mi
Duration: 4h 38m

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

You can take a bus from Station Road to Oban Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Stn in around 4h 38m. 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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