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

The cheapest way to get from Fairlie to Oban is to bus which costs £19 - £26 and takes 6h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Fairlie to Oban is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Fairlie and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Fairlie to Oban station. However, there are services departing from The Causeway and arriving at Bus Station via Crawford Street and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Fairlie and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Fairlie to Oban. However, there are services departing from Fairlie and arriving at Oban via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.

How far is it from Fairlie to Oban?

The distance between Fairlie and Oban is 135 miles. The road distance is 112.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Fairlie to Oban without a car is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs £50 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Fairlie to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Fairlie to Oban bus from?

Fairlie to Oban bus services, operated by McGills Buses, depart from Crawford Street station.

Where do I catch the Fairlie to Oban train from?

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

Train or bus from Fairlie to Oban?

The best way to get from Fairlie to Oban is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs £50 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £26 and takes 6h 16m.

Where does the Fairlie to Oban bus arrive?

Fairlie to Oban bus services, operated by McGills Buses, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Fairlie to Oban train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Fairlie to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Fairlie to Oban is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Fairlie to Oban.

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

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Where can I stay near Oban?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Fairlie to Glasgow Centraltrain Largs - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
5h 14m
£50–85
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Crawford Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 906 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 976
6h 16m
£19–25
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Fairlie to Glasgow Centraltrain Largs - Glasgow Central
2. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Bus Stationbus 976
5h 34m
£34–64
Drive 111.6 mi
1. Drive from Fairlie to Obancar 111.6 mi
2h 16m
£28–40

Fairlie to Oban by train and foot

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5h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 133.8 mi
Duration: 5h 14m

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

You can take a train from Fairlie to Oban via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 5h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Causeway to Bus Station via Crawford Street and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 16m.

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