What is the cheapest way to get from John O' Groats to Oban?

The cheapest way to get from John O' Groats to Oban is to bus via Highland Theatre which costs £25 - £45 and takes 9h.

What is the fastest way to get from John O' Groats to Oban?

The fastest way to get from John O' Groats to Oban is to drive which takes 4h 59m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between John O' Groats and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from John O' Groats to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Post Office and arriving at Oban Bus Station via Wick Co-op and Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.

How far is it from John O' Groats to Oban?

The distance between John O' Groats and Oban is 239 miles. The road distance is 223.9 miles.

How do I travel from John O' Groats to Oban without a car?

The best way to get from John O' Groats to Oban without a car is to bus which takes 8h 57m and costs £26 - £40.

How long does it take to get from John O' Groats to Oban?

It takes approximately 8h 57m to get from John O' Groats to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the John O' Groats to Oban bus from?

John O' Groats to Oban bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Wick Co-op station.

Where does the John O' Groats to Oban bus arrive?

John O' Groats to Oban bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.

Can I drive from John O' Groats to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between John O' Groats to Oban is 224 miles. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from John O' Groats to Oban.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 577+ hotels available in Oban.

John O' Groats to Oban - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from John O' Groats to Oban by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Wick Co-op to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Oban Bus Stationbus Ember
8h 57m
£26–38
Bus via Highland Theatre
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Terminal to Bus Station Stance 3bus X99
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Highland Theatrebus 919
9h
£25–44
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Wick to Invernesstrain Wick - Inverness
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Highland Theatrebus 919
10h 30m
£98–182
Drive 222.6 mi
1. Drive from John O' Groats to Obancar 222.6 mi
4h 59m
£55–79

John O' Groats to Oban by bus and foot

21Weekly Services

8h 57mAverage Duration

£26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 237.2 mi
Duration: 8h 57m

What companies run services between John O' Groats, Scotland and Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Post Office to Oban Bus Station via Bus Terminal, Wick Co-op, and Inverness Union Street in around 8h 57m.

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