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

The cheapest way to get from Gretna to Oban is to bus which costs £22 - £35 and takes 7h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gretna to Oban is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Gretna and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Gretna to Oban station. However, there are services departing from School and arriving at Bus Station via Halston Hotel and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Gretna and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Gretna to Oban. However, there are services departing from Gretna Green and arriving at Oban via Carlisle and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.

How far is it from Gretna to Oban?

The distance between Gretna and Oban is 207 miles. The road distance is 178.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gretna to Oban without a car is to train via Carlisle which takes 5h 55m and costs £75 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Gretna to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gretna to Oban bus from?

Gretna to Oban bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Halston Hotel station.

Where do I catch the Gretna to Oban train from?

Gretna to Oban train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Carlisle station.

Train or bus from Gretna to Oban?

The best way to get from Gretna to Oban is to train via Carlisle which takes 5h 55m and costs £75 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £35 and takes 7h 19m.

Where does the Gretna to Oban bus arrive?

Gretna to Oban bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Gretna to Oban train arrive?

Gretna to Oban train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Gretna to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Gretna to Oban is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Gretna to Oban.

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

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Where can I stay near Oban?

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Train via Carlisle
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
5h 55m
£75–179
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 976
7h 19m
£22–34
Drive 177.3 mi
1. Drive from Gretna to Obancar 177.3 mi
3h 21m
£44–63
Train
1. Take the train from Gretna Green to Glasgow Centraltrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
6h 30m
£88–170
Bus via Moffat
1. Take the bus from Stance 2 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Corran Hallsbus Ember
7h 29m
£29–39

Gretna to Oban by train and bus

38Weekly Services

5h 55mAverage Duration

£75Cheapest Price

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Distance: 205.4 mi
Duration: 5h 55m

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

You can take a train from Gretna Green to Oban via Carlisle, Glasgow Central, Waterloo Lane, Dundas Street, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 5h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from School to Bus Station via Broadacre House, Halston Hotel, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 19m.

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