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There are 5 ways to get from Oban to Gretna by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Carlisle

    best
    1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Oban - Glasgow Queen Street
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    5h 45m
    £62–130

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Corran Halls to Buchanan Bus Stnbus bus Ember
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus bus Ukn31
    6h 40m
    £33–58

  3. Drive  177.4 mi

    1. Drive from Oban to Gretnacar car 177.4 mi
    3h 23m
    £45–64

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Oban - Glasgow Queen Street
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Gretna Greentrain train Glasgow Central - Carlisle
    6h 25m
    £77–129

  5. Bus via Dumfries

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Anniesland Crossbus bus 976
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Stance 2bus bus X74
    3. Take the bus from Stance 2 to Schoolbus bus 79
    8h 20m

Oban to Gretna by train and foot

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration5h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 205.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 45m

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

You can take a train from Oban to Gretna Green via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Carlisle in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Corran Halls to Gretna Green via Buchanan Bus Stn, Buchanan Bus Station, Halston Hotel, and Carlisle in around 6h 40m.

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