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How to get fromElgin to Obanby train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Elgin to Oban by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Elgin to Invernesstrain train Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Oban Bus Stationbus bus Ember
    5h 11m
    £28–48

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Elgin West Road to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Oban Bus Stationbus bus Ember
    5h 29m
    £19–28

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeentrain train
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain train
    9h 1m
    £137–267

  4. Drive 143.2 mi

    1. Drive from Elgin to Obancar car 143.2 mi
    3h 2m
    £35–51

  5. Train, bus via Highland Theatre

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Invernesstrain train Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Highland Theatrebus bus 919
    5h 19m
    £37–70

  6. Bus via Nairn

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Highland Theatrebus bus 919
    6h 4m
    £25–44

Elgin to Oban by train and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration5h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 146.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 11m

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

You can take a train from Elgin to Oban via Aberdeen and Glasgow Queen Street in around 9h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elgin West Road to Oban Bus Station via Inverness Union Street in around 5h 29m.

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