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

The cheapest way to get from Oban to Tomintoul is to bus which costs £20 - £30 and takes 6h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oban to Tomintoul is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Oban and Tomintoul?

No, there is no direct bus from Oban to Tomintoul. However, there are services departing from Corran Halls and arriving at The Square via Inverness Union Street, Cairngorm Hotel and The Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Oban and Tomintoul?

No, there is no direct train from Oban to Tomintoul. However, there are services departing from Oban and arriving at Aviemore via Glasgow Queen Street and Perth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.

How far is it from Oban to Tomintoul?

The distance between Oban and Tomintoul is 174 miles. The road distance is 128.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oban to Tomintoul without a car is to bus which takes 6h 58m and costs £20 - £30.

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

It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Oban to Tomintoul, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oban to Tomintoul bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Oban to Tomintoul train from?

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

Train or bus from Oban to Tomintoul?

The best way to get from Oban to Tomintoul is to bus which takes 6h 58m and costs £20 - £30. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £180 - £290 and takes 7h 42m.

Where does the Oban to Tomintoul bus arrive?

Oban to Tomintoul bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Inverness Union Street station.

Where does the Oban to Tomintoul train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Oban to Tomintoul?

Yes, the driving distance between Oban to Tomintoul is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Oban to Tomintoul.

Where can I stay near Tomintoul?

There are 420+ hotels available in Tomintoul.

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Corran Halls to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Aviemore stationbus Ember
6h 58m
£20–29
Train
1. Take the train from Oban to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
3. Take the train from Perth to Aviemoretrain
7h 42m
£181–286
Drive 128.1 mi
1. Drive from Oban to Tomintoulcar 128.1 mi
2h 45m
£32–46

Oban to Tomintoul by bus

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Distance: 173.1 mi
Duration: 6h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Corran Halls to The Square via Inverness Union Street, Cairngorm Hotel, and The Square in around 6h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Oban to Tomintoul via Glasgow Queen Street, Perth, and Aviemore in around 7h 42m.

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