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

The cheapest way to get from Forres to Oban Station is to bus which costs £23 - £40 and takes 4h 58m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Forres and Oban Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Forres to Oban Station station. However, there are services departing from Inverness Union Street and arriving at Oban Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Forres and Oban Station?

No, there is no direct train from Forres to Oban Station. 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 32m.

How far is it from Forres to Oban Station?

The distance between Forres and Oban Station is 135 miles. The road distance is 132 miles.

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

The best way to get from Forres to Oban Station without a car is to bus which takes 4h 58m and costs £23 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Forres to Oban Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forres to Oban Station bus from?

Forres to Oban Station bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Inverness Union Street station.

Where do I catch the Forres to Oban Station train from?

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

Train or bus from Forres to Oban Station?

The best way to get from Forres to Oban Station is to bus which takes 4h 58m and costs £23 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £110 - £250 and takes 9h 32m.

Where does the Forres to Oban Station bus arrive?

Forres to Oban Station bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Oban Bus Station.

Where does the Forres to Oban Station train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Forres to Oban Station?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Oban Station?

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Oban Bus Stationbus Ember
4h 58m
£23–38
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 32m
£113–245
Drive 131.2 mi
1. Drive from Forres to Oban Stationcar 131.2 mi
2h 47m
£32–47
Bus via Forres
1. Take the bus from Forres to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Bus Stationbus 919
5h 28m
£27–54

Forres to Oban Station by train and bus

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Distance: 134.6 mi
Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Forres, Scotland and Oban Station, Scotland?

Ember operates a bus from Inverness Union Street to Oban Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost £12–18 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Forres to Oban via Inverness, Perth, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 9h 32m.

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