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

The cheapest way to get from Ayr to Oban Station is to bus which costs £29 - £50 and takes 4h 53m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Ayr and Oban Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Ayr station to Oban Station station. However, there are services departing from Ayr Bus Station and arriving at Oban Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Ayr and Oban Station?

No, there is no direct train from Ayr to Oban Station. However, there are services departing from Ayr and arriving at Oban via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

How far is it from Ayr to Oban Station?

The distance between Ayr and Oban Station is 136 miles. The road distance is 122.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ayr to Oban Station without a car is to bus which takes 4h 53m and costs £29 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Ayr to Oban Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ayr to Oban Station bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ayr to Oban Station train from?

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

Train or bus from Ayr to Oban Station?

The best way to get from Ayr to Oban Station is to bus which takes 4h 53m and costs £29 - £50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £90 and takes 5h 6m.

Where does the Ayr to Oban Station bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ayr to Oban Station train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ayr to Oban Station?

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

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Ayr to Oban Station by bus, train, or car

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Oban Bus Stationbus Ember
4h 53m
£29–50
Train
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 6m
£51–86
Drive 122.2 mi
1. Drive from Ayr to Oban Stationcar 122.2 mi
2h 28m
£31–45
Bus via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Bath Streetbus X77 / ...
2. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Bus Stationbus 976
5h 16m
£30–55
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 20m
£46–75

Ayr to Oban Station by train and foot

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5h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 134.9 mi
Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between Ayr, Scotland and Oban Station, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Ayr Bus Station to Oban Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Stn in around 4h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ayr to Oban via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 5h 6m.

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