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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Ayr is to bus which costs £17 - £35 and takes 4h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oban to Ayr is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Ayr?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban to Ayr station. However, there are services departing from Corran Halls Car Park and arriving at Ayr Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Oban and Ayr?

No, there is no direct train from Oban to Ayr. However, there are services departing from Oban and arriving at Ayr via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.

How far is it from Oban to Ayr?

The distance between Oban and Ayr is 135 miles. The road distance is 122.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oban to Ayr without a car is to bus which takes 4h 15m and costs £17 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Oban to Ayr, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oban to Ayr bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Oban to Ayr train from?

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

Train or bus from Oban to Ayr?

The best way to get from Oban to Ayr is to bus which takes 4h 15m and costs £17 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £90 and takes 4h 23m.

Where does the Oban to Ayr bus arrive?

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

Where does the Oban to Ayr train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oban to Ayr?

Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Ayr is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Oban to Ayr.

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

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Oban to Ayr 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 Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
4h 15m
£17–31
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Oban - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
4h 22m
£43–75
Drive 122.2 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Ayrcar 122.2 mi
2h 29m
£31–44
Train
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Oban - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
4h 23m
£53–86

Oban to Ayr by train and foot

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4h 23mAverage Duration

£53Cheapest Price

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Distance: 133.7 mi
Duration: 4h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Ayr Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 4h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Oban to Ayr via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 4h 23m.

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