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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Arbroath is to bus which costs £25 - £40 and takes 6h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oban to Arbroath is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Arbroath?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban station to Arbroath station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Anniesland Cross, Buchanan Bus Station and Seagate Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Oban and Arbroath?

No, there is no direct train from Oban to Arbroath. However, there are services departing from Oban and arriving at Arbroath via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.

How far is it from Oban to Arbroath?

The distance between Oban and Arbroath is 194 miles. The road distance is 133 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oban to Arbroath without a car is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs £80 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Oban to Arbroath, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oban to Arbroath bus from?

Oban to Arbroath bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Oban to Arbroath train from?

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

Train or bus from Oban to Arbroath?

The best way to get from Oban to Arbroath is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs £80 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus via Glasgow, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 6h 5m.

Where does the Oban to Arbroath bus arrive?

Oban to Arbroath bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Anniesland Cross station.

Where does the Oban to Arbroath train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oban to Arbroath?

Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Arbroath is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Oban to Arbroath.

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

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Where can I stay near Arbroath?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Oban - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Arbroathtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
5h 38m
£82–156
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 976
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus Uk091
6h 22m
£26–40
Bus via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Anniesland Crossbus 976
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Seagate Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
6h 5m
£38–71
Drive 132.2 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Arbroathcar 132.2 mi
2h 44m
£33–47

Oban to Arbroath by train

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Distance: 193.3 mi
Duration: 5h 38m

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

You can take a train from Oban to Arbroath via Glasgow Queen Street in around 5h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Anniesland Cross, Buchanan Bus Station, and Seagate Bus Station in around 6h 5m.

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