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

The cheapest way to get from Aviemore to Oban is to bus which costs £24 - £50 and takes 5h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aviemore to Oban is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Aviemore and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Aviemore to Oban. However, there are services departing from Cairngorm Hotel and arriving at Highland Theatre via Bus Station Stance 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Aviemore and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Aviemore to Oban. However, there are services departing from Aviemore and arriving at Oban via Perth and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.

How far is it from Aviemore to Oban?

The distance between Aviemore and Oban is 145 miles. The road distance is 105 miles.

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

The best way to get from Aviemore to Oban without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 8m and costs £22 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Aviemore to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aviemore to Oban bus from?

Aviemore to Oban bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Cairngorm Hotel station.

Where do I catch the Aviemore to Oban train from?

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

Train or bus from Aviemore to Oban?

The best way to get from Aviemore to Oban is to train which takes 7h 17m and costs £90 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £50 and takes 5h 18m.

Where does the Aviemore to Oban bus arrive?

Aviemore to Oban bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.

Where does the Aviemore to Oban train arrive?

Aviemore to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Perth station.

Can I drive from Aviemore to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Aviemore to Oban is 105 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Aviemore to Oban.

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

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Where can I stay near Oban?

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

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

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Train, bus
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1. Take the train from Aviemore to Invernesstrain Edinburgh - Inverness / ...
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Oban Bus Stationbus Ember
5h 8m
£22–46
Train
1. Take the train from Aviemore to Perthtrain
2. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
7h 17m
£92–196
Drive 104.4 mi
1. Drive from Aviemore to Obancar 104.4 mi
2h 15m
£26–37
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cairngorm Hotel to Bus Station Stance 3bus M90 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Highland Theatrebus 919
5h 18m
£25–46

Aviemore to Oban by train and bus

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Distance: 144.1 mi
Duration: 5h 8m

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

You can take a train from Aviemore to Oban via Perth and Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cairngorm Hotel to Highland Theatre via Bus Station Stance 2 in around 5h 18m.

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