There are 2 ways to get from Glasgow to Oban by train, unknown, or bus
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Questions & Answers
The distance between Glasgow and Oban is 138 miles.
The best way to get from Glasgow to Oban without a car is to train and travel which takes 4h 35m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Glasgow to Oban, including transfers.
There are 79+ hotels available in Oban.
What companies run services between Glasgow, Scotland and Oban, Highland, Scotland?
There is no direct connection from Glasgow to Oban. However, you can take the train to Glenfinnan then travel to Oban. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Oban via Bus Station, Fort William Bus Station, and Station Road in around 5h 2m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Glenfinnan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £19–40
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- Ember
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