There are 3 ways to get from Kilmarnock to Oban by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 976
4h 48m£19–26Train
- Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain Kilmarnock - Glasgow Central / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
5h 4m£50–93Drive 109.4 mi
- Drive from Kilmarnock to Obancar 109.4 mi
2h 16m£27–39
Kilmarnock to Oban by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kilmarnock to Oban is to bus which costs £18 - £26 and takes 4h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Kilmarnock to Oban is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs £26 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Kilmarnock station to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to Oban. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock and arriving at Oban via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
The distance between Kilmarnock and Oban is 121 miles. The road distance is 110 miles.
The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Oban without a car is to bus which takes 4h 48m and costs £18 - £26.
It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Kilmarnock to Oban, including transfers.
Kilmarnock to Oban bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Kilmarnock to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kilmarnock station.
The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Oban is to bus which takes 4h 48m and costs £18 - £26. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £95 and takes 5h 4m.
What companies run services between Kilmarnock, Scotland and Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland?
Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost £18–35 and the journey takes 3h 3m. Ember also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kilmarnock to Oban via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 5h 4m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Oban
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £18–35
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Kilmarnock to Oban bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Bus Station.
Kilmarnock to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kilmarnock to Oban is 110 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Kilmarnock to Oban.
Book your Kilmarnock to Oban train tickets online with Omio.
There are 563+ hotels available in Oban.









