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

The cheapest way to get from Forres to Oban is to bus via Corran Halls which costs £14 - £19 and takes 5h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forres to Oban is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Forres and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Forres to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Forres and arriving at Oban Bus Station via Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Forres and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Forres to Oban. However, there are services departing from Forres and arriving at Oban via Inverness, Perth and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.

How far is it from Forres to Oban?

The distance between Forres and Oban is 137 miles. The road distance is 131.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Forres to Oban without a car is to bus which takes 5h 12m and costs £18 - £26.

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

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

Where do I catch the Forres to Oban bus from?

Forres to Oban bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Forres station.

Where do I catch the Forres to Oban train from?

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

Train or bus from Forres to Oban?

The best way to get from Forres to Oban is to bus which takes 5h 12m and costs £18 - £26. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £90 - £190 and takes 9h 19m.

Where does the Forres to Oban bus arrive?

Forres to Oban bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.

Where does the Forres to Oban train arrive?

Forres to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Perth station.

Can I drive from Forres to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Forres to Oban is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Forres to Oban.

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

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Where can I stay near Oban?

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Forres to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Oban Bus Stationbus Ember
5h 12m
£18–26
Bus via Corran Halls
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cumming Street to Falcon Sqbus M96 / ...
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Corran Hallsbus Ember
5h 24m
£14–19
Train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
2. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
9h 19m
£95–190
Drive 131 mi
1. Drive from Forres to Obancar 131 mi
2h 47m
£33–47

Forres to Oban by bus

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Distance: 136 mi
Duration: 5h 12m

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

You can take a bus from Forres to Oban Bus Station via Inverness Union Street in around 5h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Forres to Oban via Inverness, Perth, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 9h 19m.

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