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

The cheapest way to get from Wick to Oban is to train and bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 10h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wick to Oban is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Wick and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Wick to Oban. However, there are services departing from Co-Op and arriving at Highland Theatre via Bus Station Stance 2 and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Wick and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Wick to Oban. However, there are services departing from Wick and arriving at Oban via Inverness, Perth and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 23m.

How far is it from Wick to Oban?

The distance between Wick and Oban is 226 miles. The road distance is 207.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wick to Oban without a car is to bus which takes 8h 34m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 34m to get from Wick to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wick to Oban bus from?

Wick to Oban bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Co-Op station.

Where do I catch the Wick to Oban train from?

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

Train or bus from Wick to Oban?

The best way to get from Wick to Oban is to bus which takes 8h 34m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £150 and takes 13h 23m.

Where does the Wick to Oban bus arrive?

Wick to Oban bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Union Street station.

Where does the Wick to Oban train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Wick to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Wick to Oban is 207 miles. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Wick to Oban.

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

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Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 493+ hotels available in Oban.

Wick to Oban - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Wick to Oban by bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Co-Op to Union StreetE6
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Bus Station919
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Highland Theatre918
8h 34m
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Wick to Inverness
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Bus Station919
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Highland Theatre918
10h 6m
£36–57
Drive 206.1 mi
1. Drive from Wick to Oban206.1 mi
4h 27m
£51–73
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Town Hall to Bus Station Stance 3X99
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Bus Station919
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Highland Theatre918
8h 34m
£42–58
Train
1. Take the train from Wick to Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Perth
3. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Street
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Oban
13h 23m
£53–150

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 224.9 mi
Duration: 8h 34m

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

You can take a bus from Co-Op to Highland Theatre via Union Street, Bus Station Stance 2, and Bus Station in around 8h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wick to Oban via Inverness, Perth, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 13h 23m.

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