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

The cheapest way to get from Ballater to Oban is to bus which costs £35 - £55 and takes 9h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballater to Oban is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Ballater and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballater to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Golf Road and arriving at Bus Station via Union Square Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.

How far is it from Ballater to Oban?

The distance between Ballater and Oban is 210 miles. The road distance is 146 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ballater to Oban without a car is to bus and train via Stirling which takes 7h 16m and costs £45 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Ballater to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballater to Oban bus from?

Ballater to Oban bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Golf Road station.

Where does the Ballater to Oban bus arrive?

Ballater to Oban bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Union Square Bus Station.

Can I drive from Ballater to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Ballater to Oban is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Ballater to Oban.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 542+ hotels available in Oban.

Ballater to Oban - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Bus, train via Stirling
best
1. Take the bus from Ballater to Dundee South Marketgaitbus
2. Take the train from Dundee to Stirlingtrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 978
7h 16m
£45–83
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Golf Road to Union Square Bus Stationbus 201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 976
9h 28m
£35–53
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ballater to Dundee South Marketgaitbus
2. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
8h 12m
£74–128
Drive 145.2 mi
1. Drive from Ballater to Obancar 145.2 mi
2h 57m
£36–52
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Golf Road to Union Square Bus Stationbus 201 / ...
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
9h 18m
£92–162

Ballater to Oban by bus and train

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7h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 208.8 mi
Duration: 7h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Golf Road to Bus Station via Union Square Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 9h 28m.

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