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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Muirkirk is to bus which costs £28 - £40 and takes 5h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oban to Muirkirk is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Muirkirk?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban to Muirkirk. However, there are services departing from Corran Halls Car Park and arriving at Burns Avenue via Buchanan Bus Station, Kilmarnock Bus Station and Cumnock Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Oban and Muirkirk?

No, there is no direct train from Oban to Muirkirk. However, there are services departing from Oban and arriving at Auchinleck via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

How far is it from Oban to Muirkirk?

The distance between Oban and Muirkirk is 148 miles. The road distance is 122.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oban to Muirkirk without a car is to bus which takes 5h 40m and costs £28 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Oban to Muirkirk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oban to Muirkirk bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Oban to Muirkirk train from?

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

Train or bus from Oban to Muirkirk?

The best way to get from Oban to Muirkirk is to bus which takes 5h 40m and costs £28 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £60 - £130 and takes 6h 30m.

Where does the Oban to Muirkirk bus arrive?

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

Where does the Oban to Muirkirk train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oban to Muirkirk?

Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Muirkirk is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Oban to Muirkirk.

Where can I stay near Muirkirk?

There are 101+ hotels available in Muirkirk.

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 976
5h 40m
£29–40
Train
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Oban - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Auchinlecktrain Glasgow Central - Carlisle / ...
6h 30m
£64–121
Drive 121.8 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Muirkirkcar 121.8 mi
2h 37m
£30–43
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Anniesland Crossbus 976
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Auchinlecktrain Glasgow Central - Carlisle / ...
6h 39m
£40–79

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Distance: 147.5 mi
Duration: 5h 40m

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

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. Alternatively, you can take a train from Oban to Burns Avenue via Glasgow Queen Street, George Square, Central Station Forecourt, Glasgow Central, Auchinleck, and Well Road in around 6h 30m.

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