What is the cheapest way to get from Dumfries and Galloway to Oban?

The cheapest way to get from Dumfries and Galloway to Oban is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 7h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dumfries and Galloway to Oban?

The fastest way to get from Dumfries and Galloway to Oban is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Dumfries and Galloway and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Dumfries and Galloway to Oban. However, there are services departing from Road End and arriving at Corran Halls via Dumfries station, Stance 2 and Buchanan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Dumfries and Galloway and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Dumfries and Galloway to Oban. However, there are services departing from Dumfries and arriving at Oban via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.

How far is it from Dumfries and Galloway to Oban?

The distance between Dumfries and Galloway and Oban is 191 miles. The road distance is 168.9 miles.

How do I travel from Dumfries and Galloway to Oban without a car?

The best way to get from Dumfries and Galloway to Oban without a car is to bus which takes 7h 8m and costs £30 - £50.

How long does it take to get from Dumfries and Galloway to Oban?

It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Dumfries and Galloway to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dumfries and Galloway to Oban bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Dumfries and Galloway to Oban train from?

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

Train or bus from Dumfries and Galloway to Oban?

The best way to get from Dumfries and Galloway to Oban is to bus which takes 7h 8m and costs £30 - £50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £75 - £150 and takes 7h 21m.

Where does the Dumfries and Galloway to Oban bus arrive?

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

Where does the Dumfries and Galloway to Oban train arrive?

Dumfries and Galloway to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Dumfries and Galloway to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Dumfries and Galloway to Oban is 169 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Dumfries and Galloway to Oban.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 577+ hotels available in Oban.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Dumfries and Galloway 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 Corran Hallsbus Ember
7h 8m
£34–46
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 21m
£77–146
Drive 167.9 mi
1. Drive from Dumfries and Galloway to Obancar 167.9 mi
3h 35m
£41–59
Bus via Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Stance 2 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 976
7h 15m
£34–46

Dumfries and Galloway to Oban by bus

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Distance: 189.9 mi
Duration: 7h 8m

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

You can take a bus from Road End to Corran Halls via Dumfries station, Stance 5, Stance 2, Buchanan Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Stn in around 7h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Road End to Oban via Dumfries station, Dumfries, Glasgow Central, Waterloo Lane, Cathedral Street, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h 21m.

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