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

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Oban is to bus which costs £14 - £19 and takes 5h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elgin to Oban is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Elgin and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Elgin station to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Oban Bus Station via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Elgin and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Elgin to Oban. However, there are services departing from Elgin and arriving at Oban via Aberdeen and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.

How far is it from Elgin to Oban?

The distance between Elgin and Oban is 147 miles. The road distance is 144 miles.

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

The best way to get from Elgin to Oban without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 12m and costs £26 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Elgin to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Oban bus from?

Elgin to Oban bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Elgin to Oban train from?

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

Train or bus from Elgin to Oban?

The best way to get from Elgin to Oban is to train which takes 9h 3m and costs £110 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £19 and takes 5h 45m.

Where does the Elgin to Oban bus arrive?

Elgin to Oban bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Falcon Sq station.

Where does the Elgin to Oban train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Elgin to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Elgin to Oban is 144 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Elgin to Oban.

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

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Where can I stay near Oban?

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Elgin to Invernesstrain Aberdeen - Inverness / ...
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Oban Bus Stationbus Ember
5h 12m
£26–40
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Falcon Sqbus M96 / ...
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Oban Bus Stationbus Ember
5h 45m
£14–19
Train
1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeentrain
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
9h 3m
£117–204
Drive 143.2 mi
1. Drive from Elgin to Obancar 143.2 mi
3h 2m
£36–52

Elgin to Oban by train and bus

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5h 12mAverage Duration

£26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 146.6 mi
Duration: 5h 12m

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 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Oban Bus Station via Falcon Sq and Inverness Union Street in around 5h 45m.

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