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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Echt is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 8h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oban to Echt is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Echt?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban to Echt. However, there are services departing from Corran Halls Car Park and arriving at Parish Church via Buchanan Bus Station, Union Square Bus Station and Kinmundy Avenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Oban and Echt?

No, there is no direct train from Oban to Echt. However, there are services departing from Oban and arriving at Aberdeen via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.

How far is it from Oban to Echt?

The distance between Oban and Echt is 263 miles. The road distance is 168.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oban to Echt without a car is to bus which takes 8h 21m and costs £30 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 8h 21m to get from Oban to Echt, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oban to Echt bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Oban to Echt train from?

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

Train or bus from Oban to Echt?

The best way to get from Oban to Echt is to bus which takes 8h 21m and costs £30 - £50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £110 - £210 and takes 8h 31m.

Where does the Oban to Echt bus arrive?

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

Where does the Oban to Echt train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oban to Echt?

Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Echt is 169 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Oban to Echt.

Where can I stay near Echt?

There are 672+ hotels available in Echt.

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

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

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 976
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus Uk091
8h 21m
£33–49
Train
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Oban - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
8h 31m
£111–210
Drive 167.7 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Echtcar 167.7 mi
3h 30m
£41–59
Bus via Kinross
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls to Tyndrumbus
2. Take the bus from Pine Trees Leisure Park to Park and Ridebus 913
3. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Union Square Bus Stationbus M92
8h 36m
£43–79

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Distance: 261.1 mi
Duration: 8h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Parish Church via Buchanan Bus Station, Union Square Bus Station, and Kinmundy Avenue in around 8h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Oban to Parish Church via Glasgow Queen Street, Aberdeen, Union Square Bus Station, and Kinmundy Avenue in around 8h 31m.

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