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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Cumnock is to bus which costs £24 - £35 and takes 4h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oban to Cumnock is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Cumnock?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban station to Cumnock station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Cumnock Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Kilmarnock Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Oban and Cumnock?

No, there is no direct train from Oban to Cumnock. However, there are services departing from Oban and arriving at Auchinleck via Dalmuir and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

How far is it from Oban to Cumnock?

The distance between Oban and Cumnock is 138 miles. The road distance is 124.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oban to Cumnock without a car is to bus which takes 4h 52m and costs £24 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Oban to Cumnock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oban to Cumnock bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Oban to Cumnock train from?

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

Train or bus from Oban to Cumnock?

The best way to get from Oban to Cumnock is to bus which takes 4h 52m and costs £24 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £60 - £120 and takes 5h 27m.

Where does the Oban to Cumnock bus arrive?

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

Where does the Oban to Cumnock train arrive?

Oban to Cumnock train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Dalmuir station.

Can I drive from Oban to Cumnock?

Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Cumnock is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Oban to Cumnock.

Where can I stay near Cumnock?

There are 345+ hotels available in Cumnock.

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There are 3 ways to get from Oban to Cumnock 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
4h 52m
£25–34
Train
1. Take the train from Oban to Dalmuirtrain Oban - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Auchinlecktrain Glasgow Central - Carlisle / ...
5h 27m
£60–115
Drive 123.8 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Cumnockcar 123.8 mi
2h 36m
£31–44

Oban to Cumnock by train and bus

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5h 27mAverage Duration

£60Cheapest Price

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Distance: 137.6 mi
Duration: 4h 52m

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

Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £18–35 and the journey takes 3h 4m. Ember also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Oban to Holm via Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, Glasgow Central, Auchinleck, and Well Road in around 5h 27m.

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