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

The cheapest way to get from Braemar to Oban is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Braemar to Oban is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Braemar and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Braemar to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Braemar and arriving at Oban Bus Station via Overgate and Buchanan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.

How far is it from Braemar to Oban?

The distance between Braemar and Oban is 193 miles. The road distance is 129.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Braemar to Oban without a car is to bus and train via Stirling which takes 6h 50m and costs £40 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Braemar to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Braemar to Oban bus from?

Braemar to Oban bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Braemar station.

Where does the Braemar to Oban bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Braemar to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Braemar to Oban is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Braemar to Oban.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 535+ hotels available in Oban.

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

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

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Bus, train via Stirling
best
1. Take the bus from Braemar to Dundee South Marketgaitbus
2. Take the train from Dundee to Stirlingtrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 978
6h 50m
£44–81
Drive 128.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Braemar to Obancar 128.8 mi
2h 38m
£33–47
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Braemar to Dundee South Marketgaitbus
2. Take the train from Dundee to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
7h 46m
£73–126
Bus
1. Take the bus from Braemar to Dundee South Marketgaitbus
2. Take the bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Oban Bus Stationbus
7h 25m
£39–75

Braemar to Oban by bus and train

8Weekly Services

7h 46mAverage Duration

£73Cheapest Price

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Distance: 192.4 mi
Duration: 6h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Braemar to Oban Bus Station via Dundee South Marketgait, Overgate, Buchanan Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Stn in around 7h 25m.

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