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

The cheapest way to get from Bathgate to Oban is to drive which costs £26 - £40 and takes 2h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bathgate to Oban is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Bathgate and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Bathgate to Oban station. However, there are services departing from St David's House and arriving at Oban Bus Station via Broxburn Thistle Business Park and Edinburgh Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Bathgate and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Bathgate to Oban. However, there are services departing from Bathgate and arriving at Oban via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.

How far is it from Bathgate to Oban?

The distance between Bathgate and Oban is 124 miles. The road distance is 108.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bathgate to Oban without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 50m and costs £29 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Bathgate to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bathgate to Oban bus from?

Bathgate to Oban bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Edinburgh Airport station.

Where do I catch the Bathgate to Oban train from?

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

Train or bus from Bathgate to Oban?

The best way to get from Bathgate to Oban is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs £50 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £55 and takes 5h 20m.

Where does the Bathgate to Oban bus arrive?

Bathgate to Oban bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Oban Bus Station.

Where does the Bathgate to Oban train arrive?

Bathgate to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street Low Level station.

Can I drive from Bathgate to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Bathgate to Oban is 108 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Bathgate to Oban.

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

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Where can I stay near Oban?

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Bathgate to Annieslandtrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Bus Stationbus 976
4h 50m
£30–58
Drive 107.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bathgate to Obancar 107.8 mi
2h 12m
£27–38
Train
1. Take the train from Bathgate to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
4h 53m
£51–95
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus Ember
5h 20m
£28–54

Bathgate to Oban by train and bus

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4h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 123.4 mi
Duration: 4h 50m

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

You can take a train from Bathgate to Oban via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level and Glasgow Queen Street in around 4h 53m. Alternatively, Ember operates a bus from Edinburgh Airport to Oban Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £13–19 and the journey takes 3h 18m. Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd also services this route twice daily.

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