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

The cheapest way to get from Galashiels to Oban is to bus which costs £21 - £35 and takes 6h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Galashiels to Oban is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Galashiels and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Galashiels to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Bridge Street and arriving at Oban Bus Station via George Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Galashiels and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Galashiels to Oban. However, there are services departing from Galashiels and arriving at Oban via Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.

How far is it from Galashiels to Oban?

The distance between Galashiels and Oban is 174 miles. The road distance is 154.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Galashiels to Oban without a car is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs £60 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Galashiels to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Galashiels to Oban bus from?

Galashiels to Oban bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from Bridge Street station.

Where do I catch the Galashiels to Oban train from?

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

Train or bus from Galashiels to Oban?

The best way to get from Galashiels to Oban is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs £60 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £35 and takes 6h 21m.

Where does the Galashiels to Oban bus arrive?

Galashiels to Oban bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Galashiels to Oban train arrive?

Galashiels to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Galashiels to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Galashiels to Oban is 154 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Galashiels to Oban.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
5h 59m
£62–146
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus X95
2. Take the bus from George Street to Oban Bus Stationbus Ember
6h 21m
£22–31
Drive 153.3 mi
1. Drive from Galashiels to Obancar 153.3 mi
3h 9m
£38–54
Bus via Galashiels Transport Interchange
1. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus X62 / ...
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 978
7h 19m
£33–59

Galashiels to Oban by train

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Distance: 173.2 mi
Duration: 5h 59m

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

You can take a train from Galashiels to Oban via Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Queen Street in around 5h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bridge Street to Oban Bus Station via Edinburgh, Bus Station and George Street in around 6h 21m.

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