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

The cheapest way to get from Dumbarton to Oban is to bus which costs £10 - £14 and takes 2h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dumbarton to Oban is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs £19 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Dumbarton and Oban?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dumbarton and arriving at Corran Halls. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Dumbarton and Oban?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dumbarton Central and arriving at Oban. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 35m.

How far is it from Dumbarton to Oban?

The distance between Dumbarton and Oban is 78 miles. The road distance is 78.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dumbarton to Oban without a car is to bus which takes 2h 8m and costs £10 - £14.

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

The bus from Dumbarton to Corran Halls takes 2h 8m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Dumbarton to Oban bus from?

Dumbarton to Oban bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Dumbarton station.

Where do I catch the Dumbarton to Oban train from?

Dumbarton to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumbarton Central station.

Train or bus from Dumbarton to Oban?

The best way to get from Dumbarton to Oban is to bus which takes 2h 8m and costs £10 - £14. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 2h 35m.

Where does the Dumbarton to Oban bus arrive?

Dumbarton to Oban bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Corran Halls station.

Where does the Dumbarton to Oban train arrive?

Dumbarton to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Oban station.

Can I drive from Dumbarton to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Dumbarton to Oban is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Dumbarton to Oban.

How do I get a train ticket from Dumbarton to Oban?

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Where can I stay near Oban?

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Dumbarton to Corran Hallsbus Ember
2h 8m
£10–14
Train
1. Take the train from Dumbarton Central to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
2h 35m
£35–65
Drive 77.8 mi
1. Drive from Dumbarton to Obancar 77.8 mi
1h 37m
£19–28
Bus via Rail Station
1. Take the bus from Barloan Toll to Rail Stationbus 976
2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus 976 / ...
3h 12m
£13–30

Dumbarton to Oban by bus

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Distance: 77.6 mi
Duration: 2h 8m

What companies run services between Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland and Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland?

Ember operates a bus from Dumbarton to Corran Halls 4 times a day. Tickets cost £10–14 and the journey takes 2h 8m. Alternatively, ScotRail operates a train from Dumbarton Central to Oban 5 times a day. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 2h 35m.

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