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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Banff is to bus and line 35 bus which costs £20 - £26 and takes 7h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oban to Banff is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Banff?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban to Banff. However, there are services departing from Corran Halls and arriving at Low Street via Falcon Sq, Bus Station, Bus Station and Shanks Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.

How far is it from Oban to Banff?

The distance between Oban and Banff is 190 miles. The road distance is 173.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oban to Banff without a car is to bus and line 35 bus which takes 7h 23m and costs £20 - £26.

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

It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Oban to Banff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oban to Banff bus from?

Oban to Banff bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Corran Halls station.

Where does the Oban to Banff bus arrive?

Oban to Banff bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.

Can I drive from Oban to Banff?

Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Banff is 173 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Oban to Banff.

Where can I stay near Banff?

There are 218+ hotels available in Banff.

Oban to Banff - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 35 bus, and car

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

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Bus, line 35 bus
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1. Take the bus from Corran Halls to Inverness Union Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Falcon Sq to Bus Stationbus M96 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus M96 / ...
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shanks Lanebus 35
5. Take the bus from Shanks Lane to Low Streetbus 35
7h 23m
£20–25
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Huntlytrain
3. Take the bus from The Square to Castle Streetbus 301
9h 37m
Drive 172.4 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Banffcar 172.4 mi
3h 36m
£43–62
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the train from Inverness to Elgintrain Inverness - Aberdeen / ...
7h 55m
£32–47

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Distance: 188.4 mi
Duration: 7h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Corran Halls to Low Street via Inverness Union Street, Falcon Sq, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Shanks Lane in around 7h 23m.

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