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

The cheapest way to get from Glenfinnan to Oban is to line 500 bus and bus which costs £10 - £15 and takes 2h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Glenfinnan to Oban is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Glenfinnan and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Glenfinnan station to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Station Road and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Glenfinnan and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Glenfinnan to Oban. However, there are services departing from Glenfinnan and arriving at Oban via Crianlarich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

How far is it from Glenfinnan to Oban?

The distance between Glenfinnan and Oban is 66 miles. The road distance is 60.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Glenfinnan to Oban without a car is to line 500 bus and bus which takes 2h 48m and costs £10 - £15.

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

It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Glenfinnan to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Glenfinnan to Oban bus from?

Glenfinnan to Oban bus services, operated by Shiel Buses, depart from Station Road.

Where do I catch the Glenfinnan to Oban train from?

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

Train or bus from Glenfinnan to Oban?

The best way to get from Glenfinnan to Oban is to line 500 bus and bus which takes 2h 48m and costs £10 - £15. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £100 and takes 4h 38m.

Where does the Glenfinnan to Oban bus arrive?

Glenfinnan to Oban bus services, operated by Shiel Buses, arrive at Fort William Bus Station.

Where does the Glenfinnan to Oban train arrive?

Glenfinnan to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Crianlarich station.

Can I drive from Glenfinnan to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Glenfinnan to Oban is 61 miles. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Glenfinnan to Oban.

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

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Glenfinnan to Oban - 4 ways to travel via train, line 500 bus, bus, and car

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

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Line 500 bus, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Station Road to Fort William Bus Stationbus 500 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 919
2h 48m
£10–15
Train
1. Take the train from Glenfinnan to Crianlarichtrain Mallaig - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Crianlarich to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
4h 38m
£51–96
Drive 60.4 mi
1. Drive from Glenfinnan to Obancar 60.4 mi
1h 23m
£15–21
Line 500 bus, bus via Corran Halls
1. Take the bus from Station Road to Fort William Bus Stationbus 500 / ...
2. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Corran Hallsbus Ember
2h 50m
£10–15

Glenfinnan to Oban by bus

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Distance: 65.2 mi
Duration: 2h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Station Road to Bus Station via Fort William Bus Station and Bus Station in around 2h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Glenfinnan to Oban via Crianlarich in around 4h 38m.

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