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How to get fromOban to Dumfriesby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 976
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Schoolbus bus X74
    5h 36m
    £35–51

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Oban - Glasgow Queen Street
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Schoolbus bus X74
    5h 43m
    £63–108

  3. Drive 167.1 mi

    1. Drive from Oban to Dumfriescar car 167.1 mi
    3h 18m
    £41–59

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Oban to Dalmuirtrain train Oban - Glasgow Queen Street
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Dumfriestrain train Glasgow Central - Carlisle / ...
    6h 4m
    £70–139

Oban to Dumfries by bus

Calendar98Weekly Buses
Duration5h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 179.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Corran Halls Car Park to School via Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Oban to Dumfries via Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Glasgow Central in around 6h 4m.

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