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

The cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Oban is to bus via Inverness which costs £24 - £35 and takes 7h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Oban is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Aberdeen and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberdeen station to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Union Square Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Aberdeen and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Aberdeen to Oban. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen and arriving at Oban via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.

How far is it from Aberdeen to Oban?

The distance between Aberdeen and Oban is 248 miles. The road distance is 171.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Aberdeen to Oban without a car is to train which takes 6h 42m and costs £100 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Aberdeen to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberdeen to Oban bus from?

Aberdeen to Oban bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Union Square Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Aberdeen to Oban train from?

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

Train or bus from Aberdeen to Oban?

The best way to get from Aberdeen to Oban is to train which takes 6h 42m and costs £100 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £45 and takes 7h 19m.

Where does the Aberdeen to Oban bus arrive?

Aberdeen to Oban bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Aberdeen to Oban train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Aberdeen to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Aberdeen to Oban is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Aberdeen to Oban.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Aberdeen to Oban?

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Where can I stay near Oban?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Aberdeen - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
6h 42m
£109–203
Bus via Inverness
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Corran Hallsbus Ember
7h 36m
£24–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk091
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 976
7h 19m
£28–44
Drive 170.7 mi
1. Drive from Aberdeen to Obancar 170.7 mi
3h 25m
£42–61

Aberdeen to Oban by train

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Distance: 246.5 mi
Duration: 6h 42m

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

You can take a train from Aberdeen to Oban via Glasgow Queen Street in around 6h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Square Bus Station to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 19m.

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