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

The cheapest way to get from Stonehaven to Oban is to bus via Dundee which costs £29 - £45 and takes 8h.

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

The fastest way to get from Stonehaven to Oban is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Stonehaven and Oban?

No, there is no direct bus from Stonehaven to Oban station. However, there are services departing from Stonehaven Barclay Street and arriving at Bus Station via Dundee Slessor Gardens and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

Is there a direct train between Stonehaven and Oban?

No, there is no direct train from Stonehaven to Oban. However, there are services departing from Stonehaven and arriving at Oban via Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.

How far is it from Stonehaven to Oban?

The distance between Stonehaven and Oban is 232 miles. The road distance is 157.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stonehaven to Oban without a car is to train which takes 6h 32m and costs £85 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Stonehaven to Oban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stonehaven to Oban bus from?

Stonehaven to Oban bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Stonehaven Barclay Street station.

Where do I catch the Stonehaven to Oban train from?

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

Train or bus from Stonehaven to Oban?

The best way to get from Stonehaven to Oban is to train which takes 6h 32m and costs £85 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus via Dundee, which costs £29 - £45 and takes 8h.

Where does the Stonehaven to Oban bus arrive?

Stonehaven to Oban bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Dundee Slessor Gardens station.

Where does the Stonehaven to Oban train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Stonehaven to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Stonehaven to Oban is 157 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Stonehaven to Oban.

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

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Stonehaven to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Inverurie - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
6h 32m
£89–147
Bus via Dundee
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stonehaven Barclay Street to Dundee Slessor Gardensbus
2. Take the bus from Dundee Slessor Gardens to Buchanan Bus Stnbus
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 976
8h
£29–42
Drive 156.2 mi
1. Drive from Stonehaven to Obancar 156.2 mi
3h 10m
£39–57
Bus
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk091
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 976
8h
£35–57

Stonehaven to Oban by train

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Distance: 230.7 mi
Duration: 6h 32m

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

You can take a train from Stonehaven to Oban via Glasgow Queen Street in around 6h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stonehaven Barclay Street to Bus Station via Dundee Slessor Gardens and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h.

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