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

The cheapest way to get from Gourock to Oban is to bus which costs £16 - £22 and takes 5h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gourock to Oban is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs £24 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Gourock and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Gourock station to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Railway Station and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Gourock and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Gourock to Oban. However, there are services departing from Gourock and arriving at Oban via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.

How far is it from Gourock to Oban?

The distance between Gourock and Oban is 84 miles. The road distance is 99.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gourock to Oban without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 4h 47m and costs £14 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Gourock to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gourock to Oban bus from?

Gourock to Oban bus services, operated by McGills Buses, depart from Railway Station.

Where do I catch the Gourock to Oban train from?

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

Train or bus from Gourock to Oban?

The best way to get from Gourock to Oban is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs £50 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £22 and takes 5h 19m.

Where does the Gourock to Oban bus arrive?

Gourock to Oban bus services, operated by McGills Buses, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Gourock to Oban train arrive?

Gourock to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Gourock to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Gourock to Oban is 100 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Gourock to Oban.

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

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Where can I stay near Oban?

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There are 5 ways to get from Gourock to Oban by ferry, bus, train, or car

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Ferry, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Gourock Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Ferry Terminalferry Cm1
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Front Streetbus 486
3. Take the bus from Front Street to Bus Stationbus 976
4h 47m
£15–36
Train
1. Take the train from Gourock to Glasgow Centraltrain Gourock - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
4h 54m
£52–106
Drive 99.1 mi
1. Drive from Gourock to Obancar 99.1 mi
2h 5m
£25–35
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Cathedral Streetbus 901
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
5h 18m
£45–85
Bus
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 901
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 976
5h 19m
£16–21

Gourock to Oban by ferry and bus

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Distance: 83.9 mi
Duration: 4h 47m

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

You can take a train from Gourock to Oban via Glasgow Central, Waterloo Lane, Cathedral Street, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 4h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Railway Station to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 19m.

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