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

The cheapest way to get from Nairn to Oban is to bus which costs £18 - £30 and takes 4h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nairn to Oban is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Nairn and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Nairn to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Inverness Union Street and arriving at Oban Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Nairn and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Nairn to Oban. However, there are services departing from Nairn and arriving at Oban via Inverness, Perth and Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.

How far is it from Nairn to Oban?

The distance between Nairn and Oban is 126 miles. The road distance is 122.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Nairn to Oban without a car is to bus which takes 4h 47m and costs £18 - £30.

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

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Nairn to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nairn to Oban bus from?

Nairn to Oban bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Inverness Union Street station.

Where do I catch the Nairn to Oban train from?

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

Train or bus from Nairn to Oban?

The best way to get from Nairn to Oban is to bus which takes 4h 47m and costs £18 - £30. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £100 - £240 and takes 9h 21m.

Where does the Nairn to Oban bus arrive?

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

Where does the Nairn to Oban train arrive?

Nairn to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Perth station.

Can I drive from Nairn to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Nairn to Oban is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Nairn to Oban.

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

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Where can I stay near Oban?

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

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

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Oban Bus Stationbus Ember
4h 47m
£19–30
Train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Perthtrain
2. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain
9h 21m
£109–237
Drive 121.9 mi
1. Drive from Nairn to Obancar 121.9 mi
2h 35m
£30–43
Bus via Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Highland Theatrebus 919
5h 13m
£23–42

Nairn to Oban by train and bus

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4h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 125 mi
Duration: 4h 47m

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

Ember operates a bus from Inverness Union Street to Oban Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost £12–18 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Nairn to Oban via Inverness, Perth, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 9h 21m.

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