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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Dumfries is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 6h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oban to Dumfries is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Dumfries?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Corran Halls Car Park and arriving at School via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Oban and Dumfries?

No, there is no direct train from Oban to Dumfries. However, there are services departing from Oban and arriving at Dumfries via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.

How far is it from Oban to Dumfries?

The distance between Oban and Dumfries is 177 miles. The road distance is 168.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oban to Dumfries without a car is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs £70 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Oban to Dumfries, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oban to Dumfries bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Oban to Dumfries train from?

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

Train or bus from Oban to Dumfries?

The best way to get from Oban to Dumfries is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs £70 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 6h 2m.

Where does the Oban to Dumfries bus arrive?

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

Where does the Oban to Dumfries train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oban to Dumfries?

Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Dumfries is 168 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Oban to Dumfries.

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

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Where can I stay near Dumfries?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Oban - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain Glasgow Central - Carlisle / ...
5h 59m
£70–136
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 976
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Schoolbus X74
6h 2m
£35–51
Drive 167.1 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Dumfriescar 167.1 mi
3h 18m
£42–60

Oban to Dumfries by train and foot

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5h 59mAverage Duration

£70Cheapest Price

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Distance: 176.2 mi
Duration: 5h 59m

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

You can take a train from Oban to Dumfries via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 5h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Corran Halls Car Park to School via Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 2m.

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