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

The cheapest way to get from Banchory to Oban is to bus which costs £35 - £55 and takes 8h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Banchory to Oban is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Banchory and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Banchory to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Mount Street and arriving at Bus Station via Union Square Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Banchory and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Banchory to Oban. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen and arriving at Oban via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.

How far is it from Banchory to Oban?

The distance between Banchory and Oban is 231 miles. The road distance is 160.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Banchory to Oban without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 37m and costs £65 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Banchory to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Banchory to Oban bus from?

Banchory to Oban bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Union Square Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Banchory to Oban train from?

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

Train or bus from Banchory to Oban?

The best way to get from Banchory to Oban is to train which takes 8h 31m and costs £100 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 8h 39m.

Where does the Banchory to Oban bus arrive?

Banchory to Oban bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Banchory to Oban train arrive?

Banchory to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.

Can I drive from Banchory to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Banchory to Oban is 161 miles. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Banchory to Oban.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 564+ hotels available in Oban.

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Stirlingtrain Aberdeen - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 978
7h 37m
£68–132
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk091
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 976
8h 39m
£35–53
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
8h 31m
£102–197
Drive 159.8 mi
1. Drive from Banchory to Obancar 159.8 mi
3h 17m
£40–57

Banchory to Oban by bus and train

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7h 37mAverage Duration

£68Cheapest Price

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Distance: 229.5 mi
Duration: 7h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Mount Street to Oban via Union Square Bus Station, Aberdeen, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 8h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mount Street to Bus Station via Union Square Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 39m.

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