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

The cheapest way to get from Ballater to Oban is to bus via Stirling which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 50m.

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 Ballater and arriving at Bus Station via Overgate, Park and Ride and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Ballater and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Ballater to Oban. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen and arriving at Oban via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 44m.

How far is it from Ballater to Oban?

The distance between Ballater and Oban is 214 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 via Stirling which takes 7h 50m and costs £30 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 7h 50m 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 Ember, depart from Ballater station.

Where do I catch the Ballater to Oban train from?

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

Train or bus from Ballater to Oban?

The best way to get from Ballater to Oban is to bus via Stirling which takes 7h 50m and costs £30 - £60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £95 - £200 and takes 9h 44m.

Where does the Ballater to Oban bus arrive?

Ballater to Oban bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Dundee South Marketgait station.

Where does the Ballater to Oban train arrive?

Ballater to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street 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 563+ hotels available in Oban.

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Bus via Stirling
best
1. Take the bus from Ballater to Dundee South Marketgaitbus
2. Take the bus from Overgate to Park and Ridebus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 978
7h 50m
£30–57
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
£74–153
Drive 145.2 mi
1. Drive from Ballater to Obancar 145.2 mi
2h 57m
£36–52
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ballater to Dundee South Marketgaitbus
2. Take the bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to Buchanan Bus Stnbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 976
8h 36m
£30–44
Train
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Aberdeen - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
9h 44m
£99–199

Ballater to Oban by bus

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Distance: 212.3 mi
Duration: 7h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Ballater to Bus Station via Dundee South Marketgait, Overgate, Park and Ride, Stirling Baptist Church, and Bus Station in around 7h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Golf Road to Oban via Mount Street, Music Hall, Aberdeen, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 9h 44m.

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