There are 4 ways to get from Dalbeattie to Oban by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Stance 2 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Corran Hallsbus Ember
7h 11m£34–46Train
- Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
7h 42m£67–112Drive 178 mi
- Drive from Dalbeattie to Obancar 178 mi
3h 34m£44–64Bus via Bus Station
- Take the bus from Stance 2 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 976
7h 17m£34–46
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dalbeattie to Oban is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 7h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Dalbeattie to Oban is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Dalbeattie to Oban. However, there are services departing from Pub and arriving at Corran Halls via Stance 2 and Buchanan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Dalbeattie to Oban. However, there are services departing from Dumfries and arriving at Oban via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.
The distance between Dalbeattie and Oban is 198 miles. The road distance is 179 miles.
The best way to get from Dalbeattie to Oban without a car is to bus which takes 7h 11m and costs £30 - £50.
It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from Dalbeattie to Oban, including transfers.
Dalbeattie to Oban bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Stance 2 station.
Dalbeattie to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
The best way to get from Dalbeattie to Oban is to bus which takes 7h 11m and costs £30 - £50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £65 - £120 and takes 7h 42m.
What companies run services between Dalbeattie, Scotland and Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Pub to Corran Halls via Loreburne Centre Stance 1, Stance 2, Buchanan Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Stn in around 7h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shop to Oban via Dumfries station, Dumfries, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h 42m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Dumfries to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Oban
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Stance 2 to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Stance 2 to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Corran Halls
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- Ember
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £18–35
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Dalbeattie to Oban bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Dalbeattie to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dalbeattie to Oban is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Dalbeattie to Oban.
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