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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Irvine is to bus which costs £21 - £35 and takes 4h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oban to Irvine is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Irvine?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Corran Halls Car Park and arriving at East Road via Buchanan Bus Station and Kilmarnock Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Oban and Irvine?

No, there is no direct train from Oban to Irvine. However, there are services departing from Oban and arriving at Irvine via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

How far is it from Oban to Irvine?

The distance between Oban and Irvine is 125 miles. The road distance is 110.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oban to Irvine without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £45 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Oban to Irvine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oban to Irvine bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Oban to Irvine train from?

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

Train or bus from Oban to Irvine?

The best way to get from Oban to Irvine is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £45 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £35 and takes 4h 25m.

Where does the Oban to Irvine bus arrive?

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

Where does the Oban to Irvine train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oban to Irvine?

Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Irvine is 110 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Oban to Irvine.

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

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Where can I stay near Irvine?

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

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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 Irvinetrain Glasgow Central - Ayr
4h 3m
£49–91
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 976
4h 25m
£22–31
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Anniesland Crossbus 976
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Irvinetrain Glasgow Central - Ayr
4h 15m
£31–59
Drive 109.8 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Irvinecar 109.8 mi
2h 14m
£28–40

Oban to Irvine by train and foot

27Weekly Services

4h 3mAverage Duration

£49Cheapest Price

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Distance: 124.2 mi
Duration: 4h 3m

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

You can take a train from Oban to Irvine via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 4h 3m. Alternatively, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Buchanan Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £18–35 and the journey takes 3h 3m. Ember also services this route 4 times a day.

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