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

The cheapest way to get from Stirling Castle to Oban is to bus via Stirling Erskine House which costs £10 - £15 and takes 3h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stirling Castle to Oban is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Stirling Castle and Oban?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from The Cowane Centre and arriving at Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Stirling Castle and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Stirling Castle to Oban. However, there are services departing from Stirling and arriving at Oban via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

How far is it from Stirling Castle to Oban?

The distance between Stirling Castle and Oban is 87 miles. The road distance is 86.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stirling Castle to Oban without a car is to bus which takes 2h 53m and costs £16 - £35.

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

The bus from The Cowane Centre to Bus Station takes 2h 43m including transfers and departs once daily.

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

Stirling Castle to Oban bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from The Cowane Centre station.

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

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

Train or bus from Stirling Castle to Oban?

The best way to get from Stirling Castle to Oban is to bus which takes 2h 53m and costs £16 - £35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £110 and takes 4h 55m.

Where does the Stirling Castle to Oban bus arrive?

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

Where does the Stirling Castle to Oban train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Stirling Castle to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Stirling Castle to Oban is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Stirling Castle to Oban.

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

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Where can I stay near Oban?

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from The Cowane Centre to Bus Stationbus 978
2h 53m
£16–35
Bus via Stirling Erskine House
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stirling Erskine House to Corran Hallsbus Ember
3h 1m
£10–15
Train
1. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Alloa - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
4h 55m
£53–104
Drive 85.6 mi
1. Drive from Stirling Castle to Obancar 85.6 mi
1h 50m
£21–31

Stirling Castle to Oban by foot and train

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4h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 86.6 mi
Duration: 2h 53m

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

Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from The Cowane Centre to Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost £16–35 and the journey takes 2h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Stirling Castle to Oban via Stirling and Glasgow Queen Street in around 4h 55m.

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