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

The cheapest way to get from Tarbet to Oban is to bus which costs £9 - £13 and takes 1h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tarbet to Oban is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs £13 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Tarbet and Oban?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tarbet Hotel and arriving at Bus Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Tarbet and Oban?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Arrochar & Tarbet and arriving at Oban. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 49m.

How far is it from Tarbet to Oban?

The distance between Tarbet and Oban is 55 miles. The road distance is 57.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Tarbet to Oban without a car is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs £24 - £45.

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

The train from Arrochar & Tarbet to Oban takes 1h 49m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Tarbet to Oban bus from?

Tarbet to Oban bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Tarbet Hotel station.

Where do I catch the Tarbet to Oban train from?

Tarbet to Oban train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Arrochar & Tarbet station.

Train or bus from Tarbet to Oban?

The best way to get from Tarbet to Oban is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs £24 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £13 and takes 1h 55m.

Where does the Tarbet to Oban bus arrive?

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

Where does the Tarbet to Oban train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Tarbet to Oban?

Yes, the driving distance between Tarbet to Oban is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Tarbet to Oban.

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

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Where can I stay near Oban?

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There are 3 ways to get from Tarbet to Oban by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Arrochar & Tarbet to Obantrain Glasgow Queen Street - Oban
1h 49m
£24–45
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tarbet Hotel to Bus Stationbus 976
1h 55m
£9–13
Drive 57.1 mi
1. Drive from Tarbet to Obancar 57.1 mi
1h 11m
£14–21

Tarbet to Oban by train

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1h 49mAverage Duration

£24Cheapest Price

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Distance: 54.9 mi
Duration: 1h 49m

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

ScotRail operates a train from Arrochar & Tarbet to Oban 5 times a day. Tickets cost £24–45 and the journey takes 1h 49m. Alternatively, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd operates a bus from Tarbet Hotel to Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £12–23 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Ember also services this route 4 times a day.

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