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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Oban is to bus which costs £17 - £35 and takes 5h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ayr to Oban is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Ayr and Oban?

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

How far is it from Ayr to Oban?

The distance between Ayr and Oban is 136 miles. The road distance is 123.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Oban without a car is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs £55 - £110.

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

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

Where do I catch the Ayr to Oban bus from?

Ayr to Oban bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Ayr Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Oban train from?

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

Train or bus from Ayr to Oban?

The best way to get from Ayr to Oban is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs £55 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £35 and takes 5h 10m.

Where does the Ayr to Oban bus arrive?

Ayr to Oban bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Ayr to Oban train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ayr to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Ayr to Oban is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Ayr to Oban.

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

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Where can I stay near Oban?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain Ayr - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
5h 5m
£57–106
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 976
5h 10m
£18–31
Drive 122.4 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Obancar 122.4 mi
2h 28m
£31–44
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
5h 19m
£47–90

Ayr to Oban by train and foot

38Weekly Services

5h 5mAverage Duration

£57Cheapest Price

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Distance: 135.6 mi
Duration: 5h 5m

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

You can take a train from Ayr to Oban via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 5h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 10m.

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