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

The cheapest way to get from Shotts to Oban is to bus which costs £15 - £24 and takes 4h 46m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Shotts and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Shotts to Oban station. However, there are services departing from King Street and arriving at Bus Station via Harthill Services and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Shotts and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Shotts to Oban. However, there are services departing from Shotts and arriving at Oban via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

How far is it from Shotts to Oban?

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

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

The best way to get from Shotts to Oban without a car is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs £45 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Shotts to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shotts to Oban bus from?

Shotts to Oban bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Shotts to Oban train from?

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

Train or bus from Shotts to Oban?

The best way to get from Shotts to Oban is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs £45 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £24 and takes 4h 46m.

Where does the Shotts to Oban bus arrive?

Shotts to Oban bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Shotts to Oban train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Shotts to Oban?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Oban?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
4h 45m
£50–102
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 976
4h 46m
£15–24
Drive 110.8 mi
1. Drive from Shotts to Obancar 110.8 mi
2h 21m
£27–39
Line 266 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from King Street to Bus Stationbus 266
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Corran Hallsbus Ember
5h 27m
£21–29

Shotts to Oban by train and bus

38Weekly Services

4h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 114.3 mi
Duration: 4h 45m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Oban 5 times a day. Tickets cost £40–80 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £18–35 and the journey takes 3h 3m. Ember also services this route 4 times a day.

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