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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Ayrshire is to bus which costs £25 - £40 and takes 4h 46m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Ayrshire?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban station to Ayrshire. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Temple House via Buchanan Bus Station and Ayr Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Oban and Ayrshire?

No, there is no direct train from Oban to Ayrshire. However, there are services departing from Oban and arriving at Ayr via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

How far is it from Oban to Ayrshire?

The distance between Oban and Ayrshire is 141 miles. The road distance is 120.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oban to Ayrshire without a car is to bus which takes 4h 46m and costs £25 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Oban to Ayrshire, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oban to Ayrshire bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Oban to Ayrshire train from?

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

Train or bus from Oban to Ayrshire?

The best way to get from Oban to Ayrshire is to bus which takes 4h 46m and costs £25 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £90 and takes 4h 52m.

Where does the Oban to Ayrshire bus arrive?

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

Where does the Oban to Ayrshire train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oban to Ayrshire?

Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Ayrshire is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Oban to Ayrshire.

Where can I stay near Ayrshire?

There are 565+ hotels available in Ayrshire.

Oban to Ayrshire - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Oban to Ayrshire by bus, train, or car

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 976
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
4h 46m
£25–36
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 52m
£55–89
Drive 119.9 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Ayrshirecar 119.9 mi
2h 29m
£31–44

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Distance: 140.6 mi
Duration: 4h 46m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Temple House via Buchanan Bus Station and Ayr Bus Station in around 4h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Oban to Sloan Avenue via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Ayr, and Killoch Place in around 4h 52m.

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