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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Montrose is to bus via Dundee which costs £27 - £50 and takes 6h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oban to Montrose is to drive which takes 3h and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Montrose?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban to Montrose. However, there are services departing from Corran Halls Car Park and arriving at Lloyds Pharmacy via Buchanan Bus Station and Seagate Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Oban and Montrose?

No, there is no direct train from Oban to Montrose. However, there are services departing from Oban and arriving at Montrose via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.

How far is it from Oban to Montrose?

The distance between Oban and Montrose is 208 miles. The road distance is 141.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oban to Montrose without a car is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs £90 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Oban to Montrose, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oban to Montrose bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Oban to Montrose train from?

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

Train or bus from Oban to Montrose?

The best way to get from Oban to Montrose is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs £90 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 6h 14m.

Where does the Oban to Montrose bus arrive?

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

Where does the Oban to Montrose train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oban to Montrose?

Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Montrose is 141 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Oban to Montrose.

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

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Where can I stay near Montrose?

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Oban to Montrose - 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 Queen Street to Montrosetrain Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
5h 55m
£92–171
Bus via Dundee
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 976
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus
3. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Lloyds Pharmacybus X7
6h 22m
£28–46
Bus
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 976
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Seagate Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
3. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Lloyds Pharmacybus X7
6h 14m
£33–55
Drive 140.2 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Montrosecar 140.2 mi
3h
£35–50

Oban to Montrose by train

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5h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 206.6 mi
Duration: 5h 55m

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

You can take a train from Oban to Montrose via Glasgow Queen Street in around 5h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Lloyds Pharmacy via Buchanan Bus Station and Seagate Bus Station in around 6h 14m.

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