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

The cheapest way to get from Kelso to Oban is to bus via Edinburgh which costs £29 - £45 and takes 8h.

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

The fastest way to get from Kelso to Oban is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Kelso and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Kelso to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Woodmarket Bus Shelter and arriving at Oban Bus Station via Galashiels Transport Interchange and George Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

Is there a direct train between Kelso and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Kelso to Oban. However, there are services departing from Tweedbank and arriving at Oban via Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.

How far is it from Kelso to Oban?

The distance between Kelso and Oban is 194 miles. The road distance is 166.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kelso to Oban without a car is to train which takes 7h 13m and costs £60 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from Kelso to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kelso to Oban bus from?

Kelso to Oban bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from Galashiels Transport Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Kelso to Oban train from?

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

Train or bus from Kelso to Oban?

The best way to get from Kelso to Oban is to train which takes 7h 13m and costs £60 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus via Edinburgh, which costs £29 - £45 and takes 8h.

Where does the Kelso to Oban bus arrive?

Kelso to Oban bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Kelso to Oban train arrive?

Kelso to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Kelso to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Kelso to Oban is 166 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Kelso to Oban.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 558+ hotels available in Oban.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Tweedbank to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
7h 13m
£62–126
Bus via Edinburgh
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus X62 / ...
2. Take the bus from George Street to Oban Bus Stationbus Ember
8h
£30–42
Drive 165.4 mi
1. Drive from Kelso to Obancar 165.4 mi
3h 18m
£42–60
Bus
1. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus X62 / ...
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 978
8h 24m
£40–68

Kelso to Oban by bus and train

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7h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 192.6 mi
Duration: 7h 13m

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

You can take a bus from Woodmarket Bus Shelter to Oban via Tweedbank Station, Tweedbank, Edinburgh Waverley, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Woodmarket Bus Shelter to Oban Bus Station via Galashiels Transport Interchange, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and George Street in around 8h.

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