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

The cheapest way to get from Dumfries to Oban is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 5h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dumfries to Oban is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Dumfries and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Dumfries to Oban. However, there are services departing from Court and arriving at Corran Halls via Buchanan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Dumfries and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Oban. However, there are services departing from Dumfries and arriving at Oban via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.

How far is it from Dumfries to Oban?

The distance between Dumfries and Oban is 182 miles. The road distance is 167.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dumfries to Oban without a car is to bus which takes 5h 58m and costs £30 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Dumfries to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dumfries to Oban bus from?

Dumfries to Oban bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Court station.

Where do I catch the Dumfries to Oban train from?

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

Train or bus from Dumfries to Oban?

The best way to get from Dumfries to Oban is to bus which takes 5h 58m and costs £30 - £50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £75 - £160 and takes 6h.

Where does the Dumfries to Oban bus arrive?

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

Where does the Dumfries to Oban train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dumfries to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Dumfries to Oban is 167 miles. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Dumfries to Oban.

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

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Where can I stay near Oban?

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Court to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Corran Hallsbus Ember
5h 58m
£34–47
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
6h
£78–152
Drive 166.2 mi
1. Drive from Dumfries to Obancar 166.2 mi
3h 19m
£41–59
Bus via Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Court to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 976
6h 4m
£34–46
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Court to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
6h 22m
£63–110

Dumfries to Oban by bus

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Distance: 180.5 mi
Duration: 5h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Court to Corran Halls via Buchanan Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Stn in around 5h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dumfries to Oban via Glasgow Central, Waterloo Street, George Square, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 6h.

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