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

The cheapest way to get from Carriden to Oban is to bus via Bus Station which costs £20 - £45 and takes 5h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carriden to Oban is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Carriden and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Carriden to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Drum Farm Lane and arriving at Oban Bus Station via Edinburgh Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Carriden and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Carriden to Oban. However, there are services departing from Linlithgow and arriving at Oban via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

How far is it from Carriden to Oban?

The distance between Carriden and Oban is 132 miles. The road distance is 105.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carriden to Oban without a car is to bus which takes 4h 41m and costs £24 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Carriden to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carriden to Oban bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Carriden to Oban train from?

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

Train or bus from Carriden to Oban?

The best way to get from Carriden to Oban is to bus which takes 4h 41m and costs £24 - £50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £55 - £110 and takes 5h 15m.

Where does the Carriden to Oban bus arrive?

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

Where does the Carriden to Oban train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carriden to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Carriden to Oban is 106 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Carriden to Oban.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 577+ hotels available in Oban.

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Oban Bus Stationbus Ember
4h 41m
£24–49
Bus via Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 978
5h 24m
£21–43
Train
1. Take the train from Linlithgow to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
5h 15m
£55–106
Drive 105.2 mi
1. Drive from Carriden to Obancar 105.2 mi
2h 12m
£26–37

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Distance: 131.1 mi
Duration: 4h 41m

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

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Church to Oban via Tesco, Linlithgow, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 5h 15m.

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