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

The cheapest way to get from Stonehaven to Oban is to bus via Glasgow which costs £29 - £45 and takes 8h 11m.

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 Barclay Street and arriving at Bus Station via Seagate Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.

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 31m.

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 31m and costs £85 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 31m 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 Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from 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 31m and costs £85 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 7h 56m.

Where does the Stonehaven to Oban bus arrive?

Stonehaven to Oban bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Seagate Bus 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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Where can I stay near Oban?

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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 31m
£88–146
Bus via Glasgow
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 11m
£29–42
Bus
1. Take the bus from Barclay Street to Seagate Bus Stationbus X7
2. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Bus Stationbus M9
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 978
7h 56m
£37–69
Drive 156.2 mi
1. Drive from Stonehaven to Obancar 156.2 mi
3h 10m
£39–56

Stonehaven to Oban by train

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6h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 230.7 mi
Duration: 6h 31m

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 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barclay Street to Bus Station via Seagate Bus Station and Bus Station in around 7h 56m.

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