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

The cheapest way to get from Dalbeattie to Oban is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 7h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dalbeattie to Oban is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Dalbeattie and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Dalbeattie to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Pub and arriving at Oban Bus Station via Stance 2 and Buchanan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Dalbeattie and Oban?

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 43m.

How far is it from Dalbeattie to Oban?

The distance between Dalbeattie and Oban is 198 miles. The road distance is 179 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dalbeattie to Oban without a car is to bus which takes 7h 35m and costs £40 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from Dalbeattie to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dalbeattie to Oban bus from?

Dalbeattie to Oban bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Stance 2 station.

Where do I catch the Dalbeattie to Oban train from?

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

Train or bus from Dalbeattie to Oban?

The best way to get from Dalbeattie to Oban is to bus which takes 7h 35m and costs £40 - £70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £65 - £120 and takes 7h 43m.

Where does the Dalbeattie to Oban bus arrive?

Dalbeattie to Oban bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Dalbeattie to Oban train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dalbeattie to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Dalbeattie to Oban is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Dalbeattie to Oban.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 535+ hotels available in Oban.

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There are 3 ways to get from Dalbeattie to Oban by bus, train, or car

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Stance 2 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Oban Bus Stationbus Ember
7h 35m
£41–65
Train
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
7h 43m
£67–111
Drive 178 mi
1. Drive from Dalbeattie to Obancar 178 mi
3h 34m
£45–65

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Distance: 196.8 mi
Duration: 7h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Pub to Oban Bus Station via Loreburne Centre Stance 1, Stance 2, Buchanan Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Stn in around 7h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pub to Oban via Dumfries station, Dumfries, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h 43m.

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