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

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There are 6 ways to get from Oban to Elgin by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Corran Halls to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Elgintrain train Inverness - Aberdeen / ...
    4h 39m
    £28–47

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Corran Halls to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Elgin West Roadbus bus Ember
    4h 56m
    £19–27

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Oban - Glasgow Queen Street
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Elgintrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
    8h 12m
    £142–256

  4. Drive 143.1 mi

    1. Drive from Oban to Elgincar car 143.1 mi
    3h 2m
    £35–51

  5. Bus, train via North Pier Car Park

    1. Take the bus from North Pier Car Park to Bus Station Stance 2bus bus 919
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Elgintrain train Inverness - Aberdeen / ...
    5h 17m
    £38–70

  6. Bus via Nairn

    1. Take the bus from North Pier Car Park to Bus Station Stance 2bus bus 919
    5h 29m
    £26–44

Oban to Elgin by bus and train

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration4h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 146.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 39m

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

You can take a train from Oban to Elgin via Glasgow Queen Street in around 8h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Corran Halls to Elgin West Road via Inverness Union Street in around 4h 56m.

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