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

The cheapest way to get from Cumnock to Oban is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 5h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cumnock to Oban is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Cumnock and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Cumnock station to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Cumnock Bus Station and arriving at Oban Bus Station via Kilmarnock Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Cumnock and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Cumnock to Oban. However, there are services departing from Auchinleck and arriving at Oban via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.

How far is it from Cumnock to Oban?

The distance between Cumnock and Oban is 139 miles. The road distance is 125 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cumnock to Oban without a car is to bus which takes 5h 31m and costs £30 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Cumnock to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cumnock to Oban bus from?

Cumnock to Oban bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Buchanan Bus Stn station.

Where do I catch the Cumnock to Oban train from?

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

Train or bus from Cumnock to Oban?

The best way to get from Cumnock to Oban is to bus which takes 5h 31m and costs £30 - £55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £90 and takes 6h 22m.

Where does the Cumnock to Oban bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cumnock to Oban train arrive?

Cumnock to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Cumnock to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Cumnock to Oban is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Cumnock to Oban.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 539+ hotels available in Oban.

Cumnock to Oban - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 76 bus

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

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Oban Bus Stationbus Ember
5h 31m
£31–53
Train
1. Take the train from Auchinleck to Glasgow Centraltrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
6h 22m
£51–87
Drive 124.3 mi
1. Drive from Cumnock to Obancar 124.3 mi
2h 34m
£32–45
Line 76 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Cumnock Bus Station to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus 76 / ...
2. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Bath Streetbus X76 / ...
3. Take the bus from West Regent Lane to Anniesland Crossbus 6A / ...
4. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Bus Stationbus 976
5h 58m
£32–59

Cumnock to Oban by bus

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Distance: 138 mi
Duration: 5h 31m

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

Ember operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Oban Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £11–16 and the journey takes 2h 46m. Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cumnock Bus Station to Oban via Well Road, Auchinleck, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 6h 22m.

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