What is the cheapest way to get from East Kilbride to Oban?

The cheapest way to get from East Kilbride to Oban is to line 6 bus and bus which costs £15 - £22 and takes 5h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from East Kilbride to Oban?

The fastest way to get from East Kilbride to Oban is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs £24 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between East Kilbride and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from East Kilbride station to Oban. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Corran Halls via Buchanan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.

Is there a direct train between East Kilbride and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from East Kilbride to Oban. However, there are services departing from East Kilbride and arriving at Oban via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.

How far is it from East Kilbride to Oban?

The distance between East Kilbride and Oban is 106 miles. The road distance is 101.8 miles.

How do I travel from East Kilbride to Oban without a car?

The best way to get from East Kilbride to Oban without a car is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs £45 - £95.

How long does it take to get from East Kilbride to Oban?

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from East Kilbride to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East Kilbride to Oban bus from?

East Kilbride to Oban bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the East Kilbride to Oban train from?

East Kilbride to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.

Train or bus from East Kilbride to Oban?

The best way to get from East Kilbride to Oban is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs £45 - £95. Alternatively, you can line 6 bus and bus, which costs £15 - £22 and takes 5h 2m.

Where does the East Kilbride to Oban bus arrive?

East Kilbride to Oban bus services, operated by First Greater Glasgow, arrive at Buchanan Street station.

Where does the East Kilbride to Oban train arrive?

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

Can I drive from East Kilbride to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between East Kilbride to Oban is 102 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from East Kilbride to Oban.

How do I get a train ticket from East Kilbride to Oban?

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East Kilbride to Oban - 4 ways to travel via train, line 6 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
4h 44m
£46–95
Line 6 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Streetbus 6 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Corran Hallsbus Ember
5h 2m
£15–21
Drive 101.2 mi
1. Drive from East Kilbride to Obancar 101.2 mi
2h 11m
£25–36
Line 6 bus, bus via Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Streetbus 6 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 976
5h 8m
£15–21

East Kilbride to Oban by train and bus

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4h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 105.7 mi
Duration: 4h 44m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Oban 5 times a day. Tickets cost £40–80 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Corran Halls via Buchanan Street and Buchanan Bus Stn in around 5h 2m.

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