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

The cheapest way to get from Dollar to Oban is to bus which costs £20 - £45 and takes 4h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dollar to Oban is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Dollar and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Dollar to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Ochil Arms and arriving at Bus Station via Shillinghill and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Dollar and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Dollar to Oban. However, there are services departing from Alloa and arriving at Oban via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.

How far is it from Dollar to Oban?

The distance between Dollar and Oban is 103 miles. The road distance is 96 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dollar to Oban without a car is to bus which takes 4h 53m and costs £20 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Dollar to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dollar to Oban bus from?

Dollar to Oban bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Dollar to Oban train from?

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

Train or bus from Dollar to Oban?

The best way to get from Dollar to Oban is to bus which takes 4h 53m and costs £20 - £45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £55 - £120 and takes 5h 36m.

Where does the Dollar to Oban bus arrive?

Dollar to Oban bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Dollar to Oban train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dollar to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Dollar to Oban is 96 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Dollar to Oban.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 579+ hotels available in Oban.

Dollar to Oban - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 978
4h 53m
£20–41
Train
1. Take the train from Alloa to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Alloa - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
5h 36m
£58–113
Drive 95.5 mi
1. Drive from Dollar to Obancar 95.5 mi
2h 9m
£24–34
Bus via Tyndrum
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Public Toiletsbus S60
2. Take the bus from Tyndrum to Corran Hallsbus Ember
6h 3m
£20–30

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Distance: 102.3 mi
Duration: 4h 53m

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

Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £16–35 and the journey takes 2h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mitchell Court to Oban via Whins Rd, Alloa, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 5h 36m.

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