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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Rhu is to bus which costs £9 - £13 and takes 3h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oban to Rhu is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs £17 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Rhu?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban to Rhu. However, there are services departing from Corran Halls Car Park and arriving at Rhu Ellan Court via Tarbet Hotel and Colquhoun Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Oban and Rhu?

No, there is no direct train from Oban to Rhu. However, there are services departing from Oban and arriving at Helensburgh Central via Cardross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.

How far is it from Oban to Rhu?

The distance between Oban and Rhu is 84 miles. The road distance is 74 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oban to Rhu without a car is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs £35 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Oban to Rhu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oban to Rhu bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Oban to Rhu train from?

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

Train or bus from Oban to Rhu?

The best way to get from Oban to Rhu is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs £35 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £13 and takes 3h 48m.

Where does the Oban to Rhu bus arrive?

Oban to Rhu bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Hotel car park station.

Where does the Oban to Rhu train arrive?

Oban to Rhu train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Cardross station.

Can I drive from Oban to Rhu?

Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Rhu is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Oban to Rhu.

Where can I stay near Rhu?

There are 737+ hotels available in Rhu.

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There are 3 ways to get from Oban to Rhu by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oban to Cardrosstrain Oban - Glasgow Queen Street
3h 24m
£37–66
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Hotel car parkbus 976
3h 48m
£9–13
Drive 73.6 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Rhucar 73.6 mi
1h 31m
£18–26

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Distance: 83.5 mi
Duration: 3h 24m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Oban to Cardross 6 times a week. Tickets cost £30–65 and the journey takes 2h 32m. Alternatively, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Corran Halls Car Park to Hotel car park every 3 hours. Tickets cost £12–23 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Ember also services this route 4 times a day.

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