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 £40 - £70 and takes 8h 49m.

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 £45 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Kirkcudbright and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Kirkcudbright to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Harbour Square Shelter and arriving at Oban Bus Station via Pub, Stance 2 and Buchanan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.

How far is it from Kirkcudbright to Oban?

The distance between Kirkcudbright and Oban is 209 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 and train which takes 8h 13m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 13m 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 does the Kirkcudbright to Oban bus arrive?

Kirkcudbright to Oban bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Buchanan Bus 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 539+ hotels available in Oban.

Kirkcudbright to Oban - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Kirkcudbright to Oban by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Selkirk Road to Dumfries stationbus 505
2. Take the train from Dumfries to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
8h 13m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stance 2 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus X74
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Oban Bus Stationbus Ember
8h 49m
£41–65
Drive 177.7 mi
1. Drive from Kirkcudbright to Obancar 177.7 mi
3h 32m
£45–65

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Distance: 208 mi
Duration: 8h 13m

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

You can take a bus from Harbour Square Shelter to Oban Bus Station via Pub, Loreburne Centre Stance 1, Stance 2, Buchanan Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Stn in around 8h 49m.

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