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

The cheapest way to get from Ardrossan to Oban is to line 11 bus and bus which costs £24 - £35 and takes 6h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ardrossan to Oban is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Ardrossan and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Ardrossan to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Hill Street and arriving at Bus Station via Kilmarnock Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Ardrossan and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Ardrossan to Oban. However, there are services departing from Ardrossan Town and arriving at Oban via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

How far is it from Ardrossan to Oban?

The distance between Ardrossan and Oban is 127 miles. The road distance is 111.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ardrossan to Oban without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs £55 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Ardrossan to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ardrossan to Oban bus from?

Ardrossan to Oban bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Hill Street station.

Where do I catch the Ardrossan to Oban train from?

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

Train or bus from Ardrossan to Oban?

The best way to get from Ardrossan to Oban is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can line 11 bus and bus, which costs £24 - £35 and takes 6h 18m.

Where does the Ardrossan to Oban bus arrive?

Ardrossan to Oban bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Kilmarnock Bus Station.

Where does the Ardrossan to Oban train arrive?

Ardrossan to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Ardrossan to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Ardrossan to Oban is 111 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Ardrossan to Oban.

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

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Ardrossan to Oban - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 11 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ardrossan Town to Glasgow Centraltrain Ardrossan Harbour - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
5h 3m
£55–111
Line 11 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hill Street to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus 11
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 976
6h 18m
£24–34
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ardrossan Town to Glasgow Centraltrain Ardrossan Harbour - Glasgow Central
2. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Bus Stationbus 976
5h 11m
£32–64
Drive 110.6 mi
1. Drive from Ardrossan to Obancar 110.6 mi
2h 15m
£27–39

Ardrossan to Oban by train and bus

38Weekly Services

5h 3mAverage Duration

£55Cheapest Price

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Distance: 126 mi
Duration: 5h 3m

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

You can take a train from Ardrossan Town to Oban via Glasgow Central, Waterloo Lane, Cathedral Street, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 5h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hill Street to Bus Station via Kilmarnock Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 18m.

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