What is the cheapest way to get from Oban to Stirling Castle?

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Stirling Castle is to bus via Erskine House which costs £10 - £15 and takes 2h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Oban to Stirling Castle?

The fastest way to get from Oban to Stirling Castle is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Stirling Castle?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Corran Halls and arriving at Stirling Erskine House. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Oban and Stirling Castle?

No, there is no direct train from Oban to Stirling Castle. However, there are services departing from Oban and arriving at Stirling via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.

How far is it from Oban to Stirling Castle?

The distance between Oban and Stirling Castle is 88 miles. The road distance is 85.8 miles.

How do I travel from Oban to Stirling Castle without a car?

The best way to get from Oban to Stirling Castle without a car is to bus via Erskine House which takes 2h 42m and costs £10 - £15.

How long does it take to get from Oban to Stirling Castle?

The bus from Corran Halls to Stirling Erskine House takes 2h 18m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Oban to Stirling Castle bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Oban to Stirling Castle train from?

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

Train or bus from Oban to Stirling Castle?

The best way to get from Oban to Stirling Castle is to bus via Erskine House which takes 2h 42m and costs £10 - £15. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £55 - £100 and takes 4h 1m.

Where does the Oban to Stirling Castle bus arrive?

Oban to Stirling Castle bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Stirling Erskine House station.

Where does the Oban to Stirling Castle train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oban to Stirling Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Stirling Castle is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Oban to Stirling Castle.

How do I get a train ticket from Oban to Stirling Castle?

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Where can I stay near Stirling Castle?

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

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

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Bus via Erskine House
best
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls to Stirling Erskine Housebus Ember
2h 42m
£10–15
Train
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Oban - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stirlingtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Alloa / ...
4h 1m
£55–100
Drive 85.3 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Stirling Castlecar 85.3 mi
1h 51m
£21–30
Bus
1. Take the bus from Corran Halls Car Park to The Cowane Centrebus 978
2h 52m
£16–35

Oban to Stirling Castle by train and foot

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Distance: 87.1 mi
Duration: 2h 42m

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

Ember operates a bus from Corran Halls to Stirling Erskine House 4 times a day. Tickets cost £10–15 and the journey takes 2h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Oban to Stirling Castle via Glasgow Queen Street and Stirling in around 4h 1m.

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