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

The cheapest way to get from Carnoustie to Oban is to bus via Glasgow which costs £28 - £40 and takes 6h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carnoustie to Oban is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Carnoustie and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Carnoustie to Oban. However, there are services departing from Bonella Street and arriving at Corran Halls via Malmaison and Edinburgh Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Carnoustie and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Carnoustie to Oban. However, there are services departing from Carnoustie and arriving at Oban via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.

How far is it from Carnoustie to Oban?

The distance between Carnoustie and Oban is 188 miles. The road distance is 127.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carnoustie to Oban without a car is to train which takes 5h 48m and costs £70 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Carnoustie to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carnoustie to Oban bus from?

Carnoustie to Oban bus services, operated by Xplore Dundee, depart from Malmaison station.

Where do I catch the Carnoustie to Oban train from?

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

Train or bus from Carnoustie to Oban?

The best way to get from Carnoustie to Oban is to train which takes 5h 48m and costs £70 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 55m.

Where does the Carnoustie to Oban bus arrive?

Carnoustie to Oban bus services, operated by Xplore Dundee, arrive at Terminal station.

Where does the Carnoustie to Oban train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carnoustie to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Carnoustie to Oban is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Carnoustie to Oban.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carnoustie to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Aberdeen - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
5h 48m
£74–146
Bus via Glasgow
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk091
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 976
6h 59m
£28–40
Bus
1. Take the bus from Malmaison to Terminalbus Fly
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Corran Hallsbus Ember
6h 55m
Drive 127.1 mi
1. Drive from Carnoustie to Obancar 127.1 mi
2h 38m
£31–45

Carnoustie to Oban by train

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Distance: 187.1 mi
Duration: 5h 48m

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

You can take a train from Carnoustie to Oban via Glasgow Queen Street in around 5h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bonella Street to Corran Halls via Nethergate, Malmaison, and Edinburgh Airport in around 6h 55m.

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