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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Girvan is to bus which costs £25 - £45 and takes 5h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oban to Girvan is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Girvan?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban to Girvan. However, there are services departing from Corran Halls Car Park and arriving at Ailsa Street East via Buchanan Bus Station and Ayr Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Oban and Girvan?

No, there is no direct train from Oban to Girvan. However, there are services departing from Oban and arriving at Girvan via Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.

How far is it from Oban to Girvan?

The distance between Oban and Girvan is 157 miles. The road distance is 144.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oban to Girvan without a car is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs £65 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Oban to Girvan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oban to Girvan bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Oban to Girvan train from?

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

Train or bus from Oban to Girvan?

The best way to get from Oban to Girvan is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £45 and takes 5h 59m.

Where does the Oban to Girvan bus arrive?

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

Where does the Oban to Girvan train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oban to Girvan?

Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Girvan is 144 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Oban to Girvan.

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

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Where can I stay near Girvan?

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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 Ayrtrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
5h 46m
£65–122
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 Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Ailsa Street Eastbus 360 / ...
5h 59m
£26–43
Drive 143.6 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Girvancar 143.6 mi
2h 52m
£36–52

Oban to Girvan by train and foot

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5h 46mAverage Duration

£65Cheapest Price

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Distance: 156.4 mi
Duration: 5h 46m

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

You can take a train from Oban to Girvan via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 5h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Ailsa Street East via Buchanan Bus Station and Ayr Bus Station in around 5h 59m.

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