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 5h 56m.

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 £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Saltcoats and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Saltcoats to Oban. However, there are services departing from New Sneddon Street and arriving at Corran Halls via Glasgow Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

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 4h 56m.

How far is it from Saltcoats to Oban?

The distance between Saltcoats and Oban is 115 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 bus which takes 4h 26m and costs £26 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 4h 26m 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 Ember, depart from Glasgow Airport 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 bus which takes 4h 26m and costs £26 - £45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £110 and takes 4h 56m.

Where does the Saltcoats to Oban bus arrive?

Saltcoats to Oban bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Corran Halls 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 bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Corran Hallsbus Ember
4h 26m
£26–40
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
5h 56m
£24–34
Train
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
4h 56m
£54–110
Drive 109.8 mi
1. Drive from Saltcoats to Obancar 109.8 mi
2h 15m
£27–39

Saltcoats to Oban by train and bus

28Weekly Services

4h 26mAverage Duration

£26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 114.7 mi
Duration: 4h 26m

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

Ember operates a bus from Glasgow Airport to Corran Halls 4 times a day. Tickets cost £10–16 and the journey takes 2h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Saltcoats to Oban via Glasgow Central, Waterloo Street, George Square, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 4h 56m.

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