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

The cheapest way to get from Stirling to Oban is to bus which costs £11 - £20 and takes 2h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stirling to Oban is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Stirling and Oban?

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

Is there a direct train between Stirling and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Stirling to Oban. However, there are services departing from Stirling and arriving at Oban via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

How far is it from Stirling to Oban?

The distance between Stirling and Oban is 87 miles. The road distance is 86.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stirling to Oban without a car is to bus which takes 2h 45m and costs £11 - £20.

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

The bus from Bus Station to Station Road takes 2h 45m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Stirling to Oban bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Stirling to Oban train from?

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

Train or bus from Stirling to Oban?

The best way to get from Stirling to Oban is to bus which takes 2h 45m and costs £11 - £20. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 4h 42m.

Where does the Stirling to Oban bus arrive?

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

Where does the Stirling to Oban train arrive?

Stirling to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.

Can I drive from Stirling to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Stirling to Oban is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Stirling to Oban.

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

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Where can I stay near Oban?

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Station Roadbus 978
2h 45m
£11–20
Train
1. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Alloa - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
4h 42m
£31–56
Drive 86.2 mi
1. Drive from Stirling to Obancar 86.2 mi
1h 52m
£21–30

Stirling to Oban by bus

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2h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 86.6 mi
Duration: 2h 45m

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

Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Bus Station to Station Road 3 times a day. Tickets cost £14–20 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Megabus UK also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Stirling to Oban via Glasgow Queen Street in around 4h 42m.

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