There are 4 ways to get from Oban to Loch Connell by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Glasgow
best- Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 976
- Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodiebus 923
8h 3m£34–44Train
- Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
8h 22m£93–149Drive 179.2 mi
- Drive from Oban to Loch Connellcar 179.2 mi
3h 43m£46–66Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 976
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
8h 3m£46–75
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Oban to Loch Connell is to bus via Glasgow which costs £30 - £45 and takes 8h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Oban to Loch Connell is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs £45 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Oban station to Loch Connell. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Church via Glasgow Buchanan and Port Rodie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Oban to Loch Connell. However, there are services departing from Oban and arriving at Stranraer via Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.
The distance between Oban and Loch Connell is 198 miles. The road distance is 180.3 miles.
The best way to get from Oban to Loch Connell without a car is to bus via Glasgow which takes 8h 3m and costs £30 - £45.
It takes approximately 8h 3m to get from Oban to Loch Connell, including transfers.
Oban to Loch Connell bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Bus Station.
Oban to Loch Connell train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Oban station.
The best way to get from Oban to Loch Connell is to bus via Glasgow which takes 8h 3m and costs £30 - £45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £90 - £150 and takes 8h 22m.
What companies run services between Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland and Loch Connell, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Loch Connell via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Stranraer Port Rodie, Port Rodie, and Church in around 8h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Oban to Loch Connell via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, Port Rodie, and Church in around 8h 22m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Ayr to Stranraer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- ScotRail
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £18–35
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £18–35
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £16–35
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- Ember
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Stranraer Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £4
- Website
- Translink
- Belfast urban network
- £4
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Booking & Getting There
Oban to Loch Connell bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Oban to Loch Connell train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Loch Connell is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Oban to Loch Connell.
There are 199+ hotels available in Loch Connell.