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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Kelso is to bus which costs £29 - £45 and takes 7h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oban to Kelso is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Kelso?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban to Kelso. However, there are services departing from Corran Halls and arriving at Horsemarket Bus Shelter via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Galashiels Transport Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Oban and Kelso?

No, there is no direct train from Oban to Kelso. However, there are services departing from Oban and arriving at Tweedbank via Glasgow Queen Street and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.

How far is it from Oban to Kelso?

The distance between Oban and Kelso is 194 miles. The road distance is 166.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oban to Kelso without a car is to train which takes 6h 36m and costs £60 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Oban to Kelso, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oban to Kelso bus from?

Oban to Kelso bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Corran Halls station.

Where do I catch the Oban to Kelso train from?

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

Train or bus from Oban to Kelso?

The best way to get from Oban to Kelso is to train which takes 6h 36m and costs £60 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £45 and takes 7h 18m.

Where does the Oban to Kelso bus arrive?

Oban to Kelso bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at George Street station.

Where does the Oban to Kelso train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oban to Kelso?

Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Kelso is 167 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Oban to Kelso.

Where can I stay near Kelso?

There are 388+ hotels available in Kelso.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Tweedbanktrain
6h 36m
£65–121
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls to George Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus X62 / ...
7h 18m
£29–42
Drive 165.6 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Kelsocar 165.6 mi
3h 18m
£41–60
Bus via Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 978
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus X62 / ...
7h 51m
£40–67

Oban to Kelso by train and bus

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6h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 192.7 mi
Duration: 6h 36m

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

You can take a train from Oban to Coledale Car Park via Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley, Tweedbank, and Tweedbank Station in around 6h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Corran Halls to Horsemarket Bus Shelter via George Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Galashiels Transport Interchange in around 7h 18m.

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