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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Dumfries House?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban to Dumfries House. However, there are services departing from Corran Halls and arriving at Coal Road via Buchanan Bus Station and Kilmarnock Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Oban and Dumfries House?

No, there is no direct train from Oban to Dumfries House. However, there are services departing from Oban and arriving at Auchinleck via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

How far is it from Oban to Dumfries House?

The distance between Oban and Dumfries House is 139 miles. The road distance is 125.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oban to Dumfries House without a car is to bus which takes 4h 56m and costs £45 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Oban to Dumfries House, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oban to Dumfries House bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Oban to Dumfries House train from?

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

Train or bus from Oban to Dumfries House?

The best way to get from Oban to Dumfries House is to bus which takes 4h 56m and costs £45 - £75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £65 - £110 and takes 5h 20m.

Where does the Oban to Dumfries House bus arrive?

Oban to Dumfries House bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Buchanan Bus Stn station.

Where does the Oban to Dumfries House train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oban to Dumfries House?

Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Dumfries House is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Oban to Dumfries House.

Where can I stay near Dumfries House?

There are 338+ hotels available in Dumfries House.

Oban to Dumfries House - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls to Buchanan Bus Stnbus Ember
4h 56m
£46–72
Drive 124.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Oban to Dumfries Housecar 124.6 mi
2h 36m
£32–45
Train
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Oban - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Auchinlecktrain Glasgow Central - Carlisle / ...
5h 20m
£67–103
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Anniesland Crossbus 976
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Auchinlecktrain Glasgow Central - Carlisle / ...
5h 37m
£50–81

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Distance: 138.3 mi
Duration: 4h 56m

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

Ember operates a bus from Corran Halls to Buchanan Bus Stn 4 times a day. Tickets cost £11–16 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Oban to Dumfries House via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Auchinleck in around 5h 20m.

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