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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Aberdeen is to bus which costs £28 - £45 and takes 6h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oban to Aberdeen is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban to Aberdeen station. However, there are services departing from Corran Halls Car Park and arriving at Union Square Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Oban and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct train from Oban to Aberdeen. However, there are services departing from Oban and arriving at Aberdeen via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.

How far is it from Oban to Aberdeen?

The distance between Oban and Aberdeen is 247 miles. The road distance is 171.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oban to Aberdeen without a car is to bus which takes 6h 28m and costs £28 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Oban to Aberdeen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oban to Aberdeen bus from?

Oban to Aberdeen bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Corran Halls Car Park station.

Where do I catch the Oban to Aberdeen train from?

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

Train or bus from Oban to Aberdeen?

The best way to get from Oban to Aberdeen is to bus which takes 6h 28m and costs £28 - £45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £100 - £210 and takes 6h 39m.

Where does the Oban to Aberdeen bus arrive?

Oban to Aberdeen bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Oban to Aberdeen train arrive?

Oban to Aberdeen train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.

Can I drive from Oban to Aberdeen?

Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Aberdeen is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Oban to Aberdeen.

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

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

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

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 976
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus Uk091
6h 28m
£29–45
Train
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Oban - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
6h 39m
£107–206
Drive 170.5 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Aberdeencar 170.5 mi
3h 26m
£42–60
Bus via Dundee
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Anniesland Crossbus 976
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Seagate Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
3. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
6h 54m
£46–87

Oban to Aberdeen by bus

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Distance: 245.9 mi
Duration: 6h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Union Square Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Oban to Aberdeen via Glasgow Queen Street in around 6h 39m.

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