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

The cheapest way to get from Kyle to Oban is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 5h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kyle to Oban is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Kyle and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Kyle to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Holmhead Road and arriving at Oban Bus Station via Kilmarnock Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Kyle and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Kyle to Oban. However, there are services departing from Auchinleck and arriving at Oban via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.

How far is it from Kyle to Oban?

The distance between Kyle and Oban is 138 miles. The road distance is 124.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kyle to Oban without a car is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs £30 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Kyle to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kyle to Oban bus from?

Kyle to Oban bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Buchanan Bus Stn station.

Where do I catch the Kyle to Oban train from?

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

Train or bus from Kyle to Oban?

The best way to get from Kyle to Oban is to bus which takes 5h 30m and costs £30 - £55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £90 and takes 6h 21m.

Where does the Kyle to Oban bus arrive?

Kyle to Oban bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Oban Bus Station.

Where does the Kyle to Oban train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kyle to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Kyle to Oban is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Kyle to Oban.

Where can I stay near Oban?

There are 540+ hotels available in Oban.

Kyle to Oban - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 76 bus

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

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Oban Bus Stationbus Ember
5h 30m
£31–53
Train
1. Take the train from Auchinleck to Glasgow Centraltrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
6h 21m
£51–87
Drive 123.5 mi
1. Drive from Kyle to Obancar 123.5 mi
2h 34m
£32–45
Line 76 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Holmhead Road to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus 50 / ...
2. Take the bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to Bath Streetbus X76 / ...
3. Take the bus from West Regent Lane to Anniesland Crossbus 6A / ...
4. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Bus Stationbus 976
5h 55m
£32–59

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Distance: 137.5 mi
Duration: 5h 30m

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

Ember operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Oban Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £11–16 and the journey takes 2h 46m. Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Holmhead Road to Oban via Well Road, Auchinleck, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 6h 21m.

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