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

The cheapest way to get from Saltcoats to Oban is to line 11 bus and bus which costs £23 - £35 and takes 6h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Saltcoats to Oban is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Saltcoats and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Saltcoats to Oban station. However, there are services departing from North Ayrshire Museum and arriving at Bus Station via Kilmarnock Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Saltcoats and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Saltcoats to Oban. However, there are services departing from Saltcoats and arriving at Oban via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

How far is it from Saltcoats to Oban?

The distance between Saltcoats and Oban is 125 miles. The road distance is 110.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Saltcoats to Oban without a car is to train which takes 5h and costs £45 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 5h to get from Saltcoats to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Saltcoats to Oban bus from?

Saltcoats to Oban bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from North Ayrshire Museum station.

Where do I catch the Saltcoats to Oban train from?

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

Train or bus from Saltcoats to Oban?

The best way to get from Saltcoats to Oban is to train which takes 5h and costs £45 - £80. Alternatively, you can line 11 bus and bus, which costs £23 - £35 and takes 6h 15m.

Where does the Saltcoats to Oban bus arrive?

Saltcoats to Oban bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Kilmarnock Bus Station.

Where does the Saltcoats to Oban train arrive?

Saltcoats to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Saltcoats to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Saltcoats to Oban is 110 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Saltcoats to Oban.

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

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Saltcoats to Oban - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 11 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Saltcoats to Glasgow Centraltrain Ardrossan Harbour - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
5h
£47–79
Line 11 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from North Ayrshire Museum to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus 11
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 976
6h 15m
£24–34
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Saltcoats to Glasgow Centraltrain Ardrossan Harbour - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Anniesland Cross to Bus Stationbus 976
5h 9m
£31–60
Drive 109.8 mi
1. Drive from Saltcoats to Obancar 109.8 mi
2h 15m
£28–40

Saltcoats to Oban by train and foot

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Distance: 124.5 mi
Duration: 5h

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

You can take a train from Saltcoats to Oban via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 5h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Ayrshire Museum to Bus Station via Kilmarnock Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 15m.

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