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

The cheapest way to get from Aberdeenshire to Oban is to bus via Inverness which costs £28 - £40 and takes 10h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aberdeenshire to Oban is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Aberdeenshire and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberdeenshire station to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Station Square and arriving at Bus Station via Mount Street, Union Square Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.

Is there a direct train between Aberdeenshire and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Aberdeenshire to Oban. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen and arriving at Oban via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.

How far is it from Aberdeenshire to Oban?

The distance between Aberdeenshire and Oban is 276 miles. The road distance is 166.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Aberdeenshire to Oban without a car is to bus which takes 9h and costs £30 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 9h to get from Aberdeenshire to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberdeenshire to Oban bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Aberdeenshire to Oban train from?

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

Train or bus from Aberdeenshire to Oban?

The best way to get from Aberdeenshire to Oban is to bus which takes 9h and costs £30 - £50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £100 - £220 and takes 9h 7m.

Where does the Aberdeenshire to Oban bus arrive?

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

Where does the Aberdeenshire to Oban train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Aberdeenshire to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Aberdeenshire to Oban is 167 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Aberdeenshire to Oban.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 577+ hotels available in Oban.

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There are 4 ways to get from Aberdeenshire to Oban by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
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
9h
£33–50
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
10h 22m
£28–39
Train
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
9h 7m
£109–214
Drive 166 mi
1. Drive from Aberdeenshire to Obancar 166 mi
3h 27m
£41–59

Aberdeenshire to Oban by bus

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Distance: 274.8 mi
Duration: 9h

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

You can take a bus from Station Square to Bus Station via Mount Street, Union Square Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Station Square to Oban via Mount Street, Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 9h 7m.

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