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 £16 - £22 and takes 2h 45m.

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 57m and costs £22 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and Oban?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Buchanan Bus Stn and arriving at Oban Bus Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 45m.

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 four times a day, 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 99 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 2h 45m and costs £16 - £22.

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

The bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Oban Bus Station takes 2h 45m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Oban bus from?

Scotland to Oban bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Buchanan Bus Stn 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 2h 45m and costs £16 - £22. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 3h 6m.

Where does the Scotland to Oban bus arrive?

Scotland to Oban bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Oban Bus Station.

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 57m 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 303+ hotels available in Oban.

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

There are 4 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 Stn to Oban Bus Stationbus Ember
2h 45m
£16–22
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
3h 6m
£40–75
Drive 90.9 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Obancar 90.9 mi
1h 57m
£22–32
Bus via Anniesland Cross
1. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Bus Stationbus 976
4h 7m
£17–24

Scotland to Oban by bus

56Weekly Buses

2h 45mAverage Duration

£16Cheapest Price

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Distance: 98.5 mi
Duration: 2h 45m

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

Ember operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Oban Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £11–17 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Oban 4 times a day. Tickets cost £40–75 and the journey takes 3h 6m.

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