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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Shotts is to bus which costs £26 - £50 and takes 4h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oban to Shotts is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Shotts?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban to Shotts. However, there are services departing from Corran Halls and arriving at King Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Kirk Road Service Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Oban and Shotts?

No, there is no direct train from Oban to Shotts. However, there are services departing from Oban and arriving at Shotts via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

How far is it from Oban to Shotts?

The distance between Oban and Shotts is 115 miles. The road distance is 111.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oban to Shotts without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs £40 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Oban to Shotts, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oban to Shotts bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Oban to Shotts train from?

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

Train or bus from Oban to Shotts?

The best way to get from Oban to Shotts is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs £40 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £50 and takes 4h 41m.

Where does the Oban to Shotts bus arrive?

Oban to Shotts bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Buchanan Bus Stn station.

Where does the Oban to Shotts train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oban to Shotts?

Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Shotts is 111 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Oban to Shotts.

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

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Where can I stay near Shotts?

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Oban to Shotts - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 266 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Oban - Glasgow Queen Street
4h 10m
£44–72
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls to Buchanan Bus Stnbus Ember
4h 41m
£27–47
Drive 110.8 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Shottscar 110.8 mi
2h 21m
£28–40
Bus, line 266 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Anniesland Crossbus 976
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Easter Roadbus 266
5h 16m
£28–49

Oban to Shotts by train and foot

13Weekly Services

4h 10mAverage Duration

£44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 114.3 mi
Duration: 4h 10m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Street twice daily. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 3h 2m. Alternatively, Ember operates a bus from Corran Halls to Buchanan Bus Stn 4 times a day. Tickets cost £11–16 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd also services this route 4 times a day.

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