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

The cheapest way to get from Kirkcudbright to Oban is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 8h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kirkcudbright to Oban is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Kirkcudbright and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Kirkcudbright to Oban. However, there are services departing from Harbour Square Shelter and arriving at Corran Halls via Pub, Stance 2 and Buchanan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Kirkcudbright and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Kirkcudbright to Oban. However, there are services departing from Dumfries and arriving at Oban via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.

How far is it from Kirkcudbright to Oban?

The distance between Kirkcudbright and Oban is 217 miles. The road distance is 178.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kirkcudbright to Oban without a car is to bus which takes 8h 7m and costs £30 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 8h 7m to get from Kirkcudbright to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kirkcudbright to Oban bus from?

Kirkcudbright to Oban bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Stance 2 station.

Where do I catch the Kirkcudbright to Oban train from?

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

Train or bus from Kirkcudbright to Oban?

The best way to get from Kirkcudbright to Oban is to bus which takes 8h 7m and costs £30 - £50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £65 - £140 and takes 8h 13m.

Where does the Kirkcudbright to Oban bus arrive?

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

Where does the Kirkcudbright to Oban train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kirkcudbright to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Kirkcudbright to Oban is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Kirkcudbright to Oban.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 563+ hotels available in Oban.

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

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

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Stance 2 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Corran Hallsbus Ember
8h 7m
£34–47
Train
1. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
8h 13m
£68–131
Drive 177.7 mi
1. Drive from Kirkcudbright to Obancar 177.7 mi
3h 32m
£44–63
Bus via Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Stance 2 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 976
8h 13m
£34–46

Kirkcudbright to Oban by bus, train, and foot

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8h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 215.8 mi
Duration: 8h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Harbour Square Shelter to Corran Halls via Pub, Loreburne Centre Stance 1, Stance 2, Buchanan Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Stn in around 8h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harbour Square Shelter to Oban via Swimming Pool, Dumfries station, Dumfries, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 8h 13m.

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