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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Carriden is to bus which costs £24 - £50 and takes 4h.

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

The fastest way to get from Oban to Carriden is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Carriden?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban to Carriden. However, there are services departing from Corran Halls and arriving at Drum Farm Lane via Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.

Is there a direct train between Oban and Carriden?

No, there is no direct train from Oban to Carriden. However, there are services departing from Oban and arriving at Linlithgow via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.

How far is it from Oban to Carriden?

The distance between Oban and Carriden is 130 miles. The road distance is 105.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oban to Carriden without a car is to bus which takes 4h and costs £24 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 4h to get from Oban to Carriden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oban to Carriden bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Oban to Carriden train from?

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

Train or bus from Oban to Carriden?

The best way to get from Oban to Carriden is to bus which takes 4h and costs £24 - £50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £55 - £110 and takes 5h 2m.

Where does the Oban to Carriden bus arrive?

Oban to Carriden bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Edinburgh Airport station.

Where does the Oban to Carriden train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oban to Carriden?

Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Carriden is 106 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Oban to Carriden.

Where can I stay near Carriden?

There are 859+ hotels available in Carriden.

Oban to Carriden - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 2 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Oban to Carriden by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls to Edinburgh Airportbus Ember
4h
£24–46
Train
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Oban - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Linlithgowtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
5h 2m
£56–103
Drive 105.3 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Carridencar 105.3 mi
2h 13m
£26–38
Train, line 2 bus
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Oban - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the bus from Station Hotel to Bridgeness Towerbus 2
5h 25m
£54–99
Bus via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Anniesland Crossbus 976
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Asdabus X37
6h 5m
£25–46

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Distance: 129.6 mi
Duration: 4h

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

Ember operates a bus from Corran Halls to Edinburgh Airport 4 times a day. Tickets cost £13–18 and the journey takes 2h 59m. Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Oban to Church via Glasgow Queen Street, Linlithgow, and Station Road in around 5h 2m.

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