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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Oban is to bus which costs £15 - £22 and takes 3h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Oban is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs £22 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and Oban?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Buchanan Bus Station station and arriving at Station Road station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Scotland and Oban?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Glasgow Queen Street and arriving at Oban. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 6m.

How far is it from Scotland to Oban?

The distance between Scotland and Oban is 98 miles. The road distance is 91.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Scotland to Oban without a car is to bus which takes 3h 1m and costs £15 - £22.

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

The bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Road takes 3h 1m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Oban bus from?

Scotland to Oban bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Oban train from?

Scotland to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.

Train or bus from Scotland to Oban?

The best way to get from Scotland to Oban is to bus which takes 3h 1m and costs £15 - £22. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £20 - £45 and takes 3h 6m.

Where does the Scotland to Oban bus arrive?

Scotland to Oban bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Station Road.

Where does the Scotland to Oban train arrive?

Scotland to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Oban station.

Can I drive from Scotland to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to Oban is 91 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Scotland to Oban.

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

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Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 484+ hotels available in Oban.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Scotland to Oban by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Roadbus 976
3h 1m
£15–22
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
3h 6m
£20–45
Drive 90.9 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Obancar 90.9 mi
1h 56m
£23–32

Scotland to Oban by bus

172Weekly Buses

3h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 97.9 mi
Duration: 3h 1m

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

Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Station Road hourly. Tickets cost £15–22 and the journey takes 3h 1m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Oban every 4 hours. Tickets cost £20–45 and the journey takes 3h 6m.

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