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

The cheapest way to get from Kilmarnock to Oban is to bus which costs £18 - £26 and takes 4h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kilmarnock to Oban is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Kilmarnock and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Kilmarnock to Oban. However, there are services departing from Church Street and arriving at Corran Halls via Buchanan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Kilmarnock and Oban?

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 5m.

How far is it from Kilmarnock to Oban?

The distance between Kilmarnock and Oban is 122 miles. The road distance is 110 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Oban without a car is to bus which takes 4h 32m and costs £18 - £26.

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

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Kilmarnock to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kilmarnock to Oban bus from?

Kilmarnock to Oban bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Church Street station.

Where do I catch the Kilmarnock to Oban train from?

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

Train or bus from Kilmarnock to Oban?

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Oban is to bus which takes 4h 32m and costs £18 - £26. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 5h 5m.

Where does the Kilmarnock to Oban bus arrive?

Kilmarnock to Oban bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Kilmarnock to Oban train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kilmarnock to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Kilmarnock to Oban is 110 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Kilmarnock to Oban.

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

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Where can I stay near Oban?

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Kilmarnock to Oban - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Church Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X79 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Corran Hallsbus Ember
4h 32m
£19–26
Train
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Glasgow Centraltrain Kilmarnock - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
5h 5m
£44–75
Drive 109.4 mi
1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Obancar 109.4 mi
2h 16m
£28–40
Bus via Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 976
4h 39m
£19–26

Kilmarnock to Oban by train and foot

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5h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 121.6 mi
Duration: 4h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Church Street to Corran Halls via Buchanan Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Stn in around 4h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kilmarnock to Oban via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 5h 5m.

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